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2025 Arizona wildfires
Statistics[1]
Total fires291 (January 1 - April 7)
Total area5,802 acres (2,348 ha; 23.48 km2) (January 1 - April 7)
Season
← 2024

There is an ongoing series of wildfires burning throughout the U.S. state of Arizona in 2025.

Background

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Historically, while "fire season" in Arizona began in April in desert areas and May around the Mogollon Rim with peak activities near July, there is now a fire risk year-round. Arizona is drought prone, with precipitation much different between the deserts and mountains. When the snow pack on the mountain melts, the moisture can reduce the risk of wildfire events. However, climate change can raise the snow line, reduce snow pack, decrease runoff, or cause earlier snowmelt. A risk of decreasing precipitation and dry monsoons could heighten fire risks. Heavy rainfall can allow vegetation to grow, and many of these plants quickly dry out in just hours.[2]

List of wildfires

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

Name County Acres Start date Containment date Notes Ref.
Horton Gila, Coconino 8,346 December 15 (2024) February 4 Fire crews conducted firing operations to hold the fire and make sure it didn't impact neighborhoods in the area. Burned in rough terrain in Tonto National Forest. [3][4]
Gap Graham 2,000 January 7 January 10 Burned in the Ash flat area. [5]
Spider Navajo 1,702 March 27 March 31 The fire caused $90,000 in damages. Burned near Whitecone and State Route 77. [6][7]
Stronghold Cochise 2,138 April 28 May 7 Burned in the Dragoon Mountains southeast of Tucson. [8][9]
Blind Coconino 6,329 May 4 May 25 Lightning-caused in Mogollon Rim ranger district. [10][11]
Bryce Graham 3,294 May 7 May 20 Human-caused. Burned about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southeast of Eden. [12][13]
Coyote Apache 1,280 May 11 May 15 Likely started by structure fire. [14][15]
Greer Apache 20,308 May 13 May 26 Unknown cause. Evacuations issued for Greer and Eagar, and portions of SR 260, SR 261, and SR 373 were closed. [16][17]
Cody Pinal 1,223 May 21 June 4 Evacuations were issued for Oracle. Destroyed five residential buildings, damaged one, and destroyed eight other structures. [18][19]
Ranch Santa Cruz 2,751 June 4 June 11 Burned about 19 miles (31 km) southeast of Patagonia. Caused by lightning and spread from windy and dry conditions. [20][21]
Basin Coconino 9,145 June 5 June 26 Lightning-caused. Burned about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Flagstaff. [22][23]
Oak Ridge Apache 11,027 June 28
93%
 Unknown cause. Burning about 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of Window Rock. Evacuations for Oak Springs and Hunters Point. [24][25]
Dragon Bravo Coconino 5,716 July 4
0%
 Lightning-caused. Evacuations for the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. [26]
White Sage Coconino 49,285 July 9
0%
 Lightning-caused. Burning 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Fredonia and 980 square miles under an evacuation order. [27][28]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Arizona State Wildfire Information". dffm.az.gov. Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  2. ^ "Arizona Fire Season: In-Depth Guide". wfca.com. Western Fire Chiefs Association. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  3. ^ "Horton Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  4. ^ "Horton Fire Information". InciWeb. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  5. ^ "Gap Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
  6. ^ "Spider - Wildfire and Smoke Map". The Oklahoman. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  7. ^ Quintero, Donovan (March 28, 2025). "Spider Fire near Beshbetoh grows, residents urged to stay alert". Navajo Times. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  8. ^ "Stronghold Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  9. ^ Gonzalez, Jose (May 2, 2025). "Stronghold Fire minimized by overnight weather but concerns remain for windy weekend". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  10. ^ "Blind Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  11. ^ "Coconino National Forest will manage lighting-strike fire near Clints Well; smoke expected". Arizona Daily Sun. May 13, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  12. ^ "Bryce Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  13. ^ "Bryce Fire Information". InciWeb. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  14. ^ "Coyote Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  15. ^ "Coyote Fire possibly started by structure fire". White Mountain Independent. May 16, 2025. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  16. ^ "Greer Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  17. ^ Smetana, Wren; Stern, Ray (May 16, 2025). "What to know about the Greer Fire in eastern AZ that's consumed over 9,500 acres". USA Today. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  18. ^ "Cody Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  19. ^ "UPDATE: Cody Fire is at 90% containment". KGUN-TV. May 29, 2025. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  20. ^ "Ranch Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  21. ^ Spector, Megan (June 5, 2025). "Ranch Fire near Patagonia burns 2,700 acres; crews work to contain". KVOA. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  22. ^ "Basin Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  23. ^ "Basin Fire Information". InciWeb. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  24. ^ "Oak Ridge - Wildfire and Smoke map". data.stargazette.com. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
  25. ^ Lohmann, Patrick (June 30, 2025). "Oak Ridge Fire burning on Navajo Nation grows to 6,300 acres". Yahoo News. Utah News Dispatch. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
  26. ^ "Dragon Bravo Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  27. ^ "White Sage Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  28. ^ Skabelind, Adrian (July 11, 2025). "White Sage Fire evacuation area expands after rapid overnight growth". KNAU. Retrieved July 11, 2025.


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