2023 Arizona wildfires

An overview of major wildfires in Arizona during the year 2023

2023 Arizona wildfires

Statistics[1]
Total fires| 1,837
Total area| 188,483 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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This section needs to be updated. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. (July 2024)

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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

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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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* 2023 Colorado wildfires
* 2023 California wildfires
* 2023 Nevada wildfires
* 2023 New Mexico wildfires

## 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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Arizona wildfires

2000–2012|

* Rodeo-Chediski (2002)
* Aspen (2003)
* Cave Creek Complex (2005)
* Schultz (2010)
* Horseshoe 2 (2011)
* Wallow (2011)

2013|

* Soldier Basin
* Doce
* Yarnell Hill
* Dean Park

2014|

* Skunk
* Basin
* Slide
* Galahad
* San Juan
* Oak
* Sitgreaves Complex
* Hammer
* McRae

2015|

* Guadalupe
* Camillo
* Whitetail
* Sawmill
* Hog
* Jar Complex
* Springs
* SA Hill
* Rattlesnake
* Playground

2016|

* Baker Canyon
* Topock
* Juniper
* Jack
* Mule Ridge
* Cedar
* Brown
* Fuller
* Rim

2017|

* Sawmill
* Snake Ridge
* Boundary
* Frye
* Hilltop
* Goodwin
* Burro
* Brooklyn
* Hyde

2018|

* Rattlesnake
* Tinder
* Cumero
* Stubbs
* OBI

2019|

* Maroon
* Coldwater
* Woodbury
* Gap
* Castle
* Bronco Gulch
* Huck
* Ikes
* Sheridan

2020|

* Bighorn
* Maricopa County wildfires
* Bush
* Central
* Blue River
* Mangum
* Wood Springs 2
* Polles
* Valley
* Blue River 2
* Griffin
* Cow Canyon

2021|

* Copper Canyon
* Tussock
* Mescal
* Telegraph
* Slate
* Pinnacle
* Bear
* Horton
* Backbone
* Rafael
* Walnut
* Tiger

2022|

* Tunnel
* June 2022 Flagstaff wildfires

2023|

* Flying V

2024|

* Wildcat
* Adams
* Watch
* Freeman
* Waterman
* Element

2025|

* Greer

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