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2023 Arizona wildfires
Statistics[1]
Total fires1,837
Total area188,483 acres (76,276 ha)
Impacts
Damage$9,597,838 (2023 USD) (suppression efforts)[1]
Season
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A series of wildfires burned throughout the U.S. state of Arizona in 2023.

Background

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Historically, while peak fire times were from June to July before the monsoon season, there is a high risk for wildfires year-round. Common drought and dryness in Arizona heavily influence fire conditions, but vegetation growth from snow melt in the mountains can also spur wildfire activity. With a decreasing amount of precipitation in spring, fires start earlier. Monsoons also play a large role in fire conditions, with late and below-average monsoons exacerbating wildfire activity, while active ones do the opposite. The lack of moisture quickly dries out vegetation, making it a prime fuel for Arizona wildfires.[2]

List of wildfires

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The following is a list of fires that burned more than 1,000 acres (400 ha), or produced significant structural damage or casualties.

Name County Acres Start date Containment date Notes Ref
Volunteer Coconino 2,675 May 23 2023 [3]
Bullet Maricopa 3,240 June 4 June 2023 [4]
Ridge Coconino 10,210 June 4 August 22 [5]
Diamond Maricopa 1,960 June 27 2023 [6]
Beehive Santa Cruz 10,745 June 30 2023 [7]
Pilot Yavapai and Mohave 34,810 July 1 August 3 Human caused. [8]
Campbell Greenlee 1,416 July 10 2023 [9]
Adams Robles Complex Fire Cochise 5,232 July 19 July 2023 [10]
Guzzler Coconino 1,542 July 19 2023 Lightning-caused. Burned about 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Heber-Overgaard in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. [11][12]
Grapevine Yavapai 1,049 July 21 August 9 [13]
Diamond Maricopa 1,960 July 22 July 2023 [14]
Round Hill Pima 3,000 July 22 2023
Eskiminzin Pinal 1,113 July 23 2023
Gallineta Pima 1,601 July 23 2023
Spoon Gila 4,560 July 24 2023 Lightning-caused. Burned 26 miles (42 km) west of Whiteriver. [15]
Gold Hill Coconino 6,239 July 27 2023 Naturally-caused. Burned 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Cameron. [16][17]
Valentine Gila 7,724 August 16 December 1 Lightning-caused. Burned 11 miles (18 km) of Young. Suppression efforts cost $10 million. [18][19][20]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "2023 Annual Wildland Fire Report" (PDF). dffm.az.gov. Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  2. ^ "Arizona Fire Season: In-Depth Guide". wfca.com. Western Fire Chiefs Association. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  3. ^ "Volunteer Fire". InciWeb. Retrieved July 31, 2023.[dead link]
  4. ^ "Bullet Fire". InciWeb. Retrieved July 30, 2023.[dead link]
  5. ^ "Ridge Fire". InciWeb. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  6. ^ "Diamond Fire". InciWeb. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  7. ^ "Beehive Fire". InciWeb. Retrieved July 31, 2023.[dead link]
  8. ^ "Pilot Fire". InciWeb. Retrieved July 30, 2023.[dead link]
  9. ^ "Campbell Fire". InciWeb. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  10. ^ "Adams Robles Complex Fire". InciWeb. Archived from the original on July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  11. ^ "Guzzler Fire". InciWeb. Retrieved July 30, 2023.[dead link]
  12. ^ "Guzzler Fire continues to burn in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest". Navajo-Hopi Observer. July 25, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  13. ^ "2023 Grapevine Fire". InciWeb. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  14. ^ "Diamond Fire". InciWeb. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  15. ^ "Spoon Fire". InciWeb. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  16. ^ "Gold Hill". USA Today. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  17. ^ "Gold Hill - Wildfire and Smoke Map". datacentral.desmoinesregister.com. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  18. ^ "Valentine Fire". InciWeb. Retrieved September 26, 2023.[dead link]
  19. ^ "Monday, September 18, 2023 Valentine Fire Update and Map". InciWeb. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  20. ^ Scaggs, John. "Valentine Fire restores forest and community". fs.usda.gov. United States Forest Service. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
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