2017 Arizona wildfires

2017 Arizona wildfires
Areas that burned in wildfires in Arizona in 2017 are colored maroon
Statistics
Total area	412,672 acres (167,002 hectares)
Impacts
Damage	Unknown

Wildfires in 2017 in the U.S. state of Arizona burned 412,672 acres (167,002 ha), greater than the average annual burned acreage during the previous 10 years.[1]: 1 

Background

Wildfires are both a hazard to life and property and a necessary component of the ecology of the Southwestern United States.

In 2017, Arizona experienced lower than normal winter precipitation, higher than normal temperatures, and a delayed-onset monsoon. These climate and weather conditions contributed to wildfire growth in the state.[1]: 1–3 

List of wildfires

The below is a list of notable wildfires in Arizona in 2017.

Name	County	Acres (ha)	Start date	Containment date	Notes	Maps	Ref(s)
Ranch		2,466 (998)	March 11	March 13	Human cause		[2]
Sawmill	Graham	46,991 (19,017)	April 23	April 30	Human cause		[2][1]: 7
Mulberry		1,755 (710)	May 6	May 9	Unknown cause		[2]
Pinal		7,193 (2,911)	May 8	August 11	Caused by lightning		[2]
Dove		14,000 (5,700)	May 9	June 23	Caused by lightning		[2]
Snake Ridge	Navajo	15,333 (6,205)	May 19	July 13	Caused by lightning		[2][3]
Slim		3,241 (1,312)	June 1	June 15	Caused by lightning		[2]
Bear		2,591 (1,049)	June 1	June 16	Caused by lightning		[2]
Boundary	Coconino	17,788 (7,199)	June 1	July 3	Caused by lightning		[2][4]
Freeze 2		2,829 (1,145)	June 1	July 13	Caused by lightning		[2]
Smith		1,796 (727)	June 7	June 8	Unknown cause		[2]
Paige Creek		1,064 (431)	June 7	June 12	Caused by lightning		[2]
Bowie		3,015 (1,220)	June 7	June 13	Unknown cause		[2]
Rucker		1,130 (460)	June 7	June 22	Caused by lightning		[2]
Frye	Graham	48,433 (19,600)	June 7	September 1	Caused by lightning		[2][1]: 5–6
Lizard		15,230 (6,160)	June 7	June 22	Unknown cause		[2][1]: 17
Highline		7,198 (2,913)	June 10	July 20	Unknown cause		[2]
Hilltop		33,826 (13,689)	June 12	August 12	Caused by lightning		[2][1]: 8
Flying R		2,270 (920)	June 14	June 16	Human cause		[2]
Maggie		1,400 (570)	June 18	June 21	Unknown cause		[2]
Encino		1,289 (522)	June 20	June 25	Unknown cause		[2]
303		1,676 (678)	June 22	June 23	Unknown cause		[2]
Bar X		2,755 (1,115)	June 21	June 26	Unknown cause		[2]
Goodwin	Yavapai	28,516 (11,540)	June 24	July 10	Unknown cause		[2][1]: 10
Mink		1,024 (414)	June 25	July 1	Unknown cause		[2]
Maynard		1,300 (530)	June 26	July 1	Caused by lightning		[2]
Fraguita		2,400 (970)	June 26	July 1	Unknown cause		[2]
Swisshelms		10,950 (4,430)	June 27	July 9	Unknown cause		[2]
SH Creek		3,074 (1,244)	June 27	July 27	Caused by lightning		[2]
Burro		27,238 (11,023)	June 30	July 20	Unknown cause		[2][1]: 11
Sheep		4,617 (1,868)	July 4	July 13	Unknown cause		[2]
Brooklyn		33,550 (13,580)	July 7	July 27	Caused by lightning		[2][1]: 9
Bull		5,699 (2,306)	July 7	July 27	Caused by lightning		[2]
Cedar		1,120 (450)	July 8	July 27	Caused by lightning		[2]
Hyde		18,072 (7,313)	July 11	August 10	Caused by lightning		[2][1]: 13
Fife		1,436 (581)	July 12	July 14	Caused by lightning		[2]
Davis		1,161 (470)	July 12	July 19	Unknown cause		[2]
Pine Hollow		4,712 (1,907)	July 18	August 17	Caused by lightning		[2]
33 Springs		1,878 (760)	October 6	October 24	Caused by lightning		[2]

References

1. Lynch, Michael; Evans, Alexander (May 2018). "2017 Wildfire Season: An Overview" (PDF). Southwestern United States series. Flagstaff, AZ: Northern Arizona University. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
2. Southwest Coordination Center (SWCC) (November 30, 2017). "Southwest Area: 2017 Year-to-Date Wildland Fires > 100 Acres" (PDF). gacc.nifc.gov. Geographic Area Coordination Centers (GACC). Archived (PDF) from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
3. "Snake Ridge Fire". InciWeb. United States Forest Service. Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
4. "Boundary Fire". InciWeb. United States Forest Service. Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved June 15, 2023.