After an unusually large amount of snow and rain last winter, Arizona appears to have finally started wildfire season after multiple wildfires erupted across the state in June.
Here’s an overview of the Arizona wildfires.
after fire
(Last update date: June 23)
position: Eleven miles southwest of Benson, Cochise County.
What we know: Wildfires were reported on June 22, threatening multiple structures and closing roads, according to the Arizona Department of Forest Fire Management.
The ministry said five men, 12 engines, a large air tanker and a helicopter were helping contain it.
Evacuation and closure: The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office said evacuations have been lifted and State Route 90 is open.
Cartner Caverns State Park is now open, according to Arizona State Parks.
area: 1,200
Containment: Five%
Date of fire: Around 1:00 p.m. on June 22nd
gold water fire
(Last update date: June 23)
position: Located east of Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range, southeast of Gila Bend, 22 miles north of Casa Grande.
What we know: Wildfires were reported early in the morning of June 22nd.
The Land Management Department fire brigade worked with the Barry-Goldwater Firing Range Authority. According to BLM.
Aviation resources, including air tankers, have helped slow the progress of wildfires. According to information, the area is remote and restricted by roads. BLM twitter account.
Evacuation and closure: There were no evacuations or road closures.
area: 1,220
Containment: 50%
Date of fire: Around 1:00 a.m. on June 22nd
wild horse fire
(Last update date: June 23)
position: Near Hereford in Cochise County.
What we know: The fire was reported on June 22, according to the Arizona Department of Forest and Fire Management Facebook account.
Firefighters stopped the blaze at 2 p.m. Thursday. The crew was working to set up a containment line around it.
Evacuation and closure: Evacuation orders and road restrictions were lifted as of Thursday afternoon.
area: 747
Containment: Five%
Date of fire: June 22nd
volunteer fire
(Last update date: June 23)
position: 26 miles west of Flagstaff and south of Garland Prairie.
What we know: A lightning-triggered wildfire was reported on May 23, according to the government website Inciweb, with the Volunteer Fire breaking out in the remains of the 2021 Rafael Fire and burning near Volunteer Canyon.
According to Inciweb, the crew is in patrol mode and no additional resources have been assigned to the fire.
According to Insiweb, no buildings are at risk of fire and light to moderate smoke will be visible to residents of the Sycamore Canyon and Garland Prairie areas. Fires are managed for the health of the forest, and fire officials are allowing rubble to burn safely across the forest floor.
Evacuation and closure: none
area: 2,675 acres
Containment: 90%
Date of fire: May 23rd
oak wildfire
(Last update date: June 19)
position: In Coronado National Forest, east of Sahuarita, Pima County. The fire is burning near Mile Marker 43 on the east side of Highway 83.
What we know: The fire broke out around 1 p.m. in grass, juniper and oak, according to the U.S. Forest Service for the Coronado National Forest. After 6pm, the wind began to recede and firefighters were able to proceed to secure containment lines. Firefighters are expected to remain on site until the evening.
By 7:00 p.m. the fire had expanded to 5,500 acres.
Evacuation and closure: According to the Coronado National Forest Service, State Route 83 is now open.
Evacuation has not been carried out.
area: 3,213
Containment: 85%
Date of fire: June 16th
Ventana Fire
(Last update date: June 23)
position: According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, within the Catalina Mountains, about three miles north of the Craicroft and Plasita Alta Reposa areas.
What we know: According to reports, the fire was confirmed at 3:36 am on June 20 after lightning was observed in the Santa Catalina Mountains, and firefighters confirmed the blaze had started and began initial attacks. Coronado National Forest Facebook Page.
All lines were safe and held up during Thursday’s gusts of wind. Reports said the crew was lowered from the mountain by helicopter before the high winds. Coronado National Forest Twitter page.
Evacuation and closure: A road closure has been issued for the following areas:
- finger rock trailhead
- Ventana Canyon Trailhead
- Sabino Canyon overflow parking lot
- pima canyon trailhead
- rose canyon lake
No evacuation has been announced, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
area: 133
Containment: 80%
Date of fire: June 20th
fire containment
bullet fire
(Last update date: June 13)
position: Lower Sycamore Area of Tonto National Forest
What we know: Gunshot fires in Tonto National Forest caused evacuees in Sugar Loaf and closed State Route 87, originally known as the Beeline Highway, in both directions on June 4, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. .
On June 6, officials announced that the southbound right lane of Route 87 was closed near the fire site. It has since reopened. Overall burning area has been reduced due to improved mapping. No structures are threatened.
Evacuation and closure: The Sugarloaf district was evacuated.
area: 3,355 acres
Containment: 100%
Date of fire: June 4th
