Wildfires in 2017 in the U.S. state of Arizona burned , greater than the average annual burned acreage during the previous 10 years.
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.
List of wildfires The below is a list of notable wildfires in Arizona in 2017.
NameCounty Acres (ha) Start date Containment date Notes Maps Ranch Human cause Sawmill Graham Human cause Mulberry Unknown cause Pinal Caused by lightning Dove Caused by lightning Snake Ridge Navajo Caused by lightning Slim Caused by lightning Bear Caused by lightning Boundary Coconino Caused by lightning Freeze 2 Caused by lightning Smith Unknown cause Paige Creek Caused by lightning Bowie Unknown cause Rucker Caused by lightning Frye Graham Caused by lightning Lizard Unknown cause Highline Unknown cause Hilltop Caused by lightning Flying R Human cause Maggie Unknown cause Encino Unknown cause 303 Unknown cause Bar X Unknown cause Goodwin Yavapai Unknown cause Mink Unknown cause Maynard Caused by lightning Fraguita Unknown cause Swisshelms Unknown cause SH Creek Caused by lightning Burro Unknown cause Sheep Unknown cause Brooklyn Yavapai Caused by lightning Bull Caused by lightning Cedar Caused by lightning Hyde Caused by lightning Fife Caused by lightning Davis Unknown cause Pine Hollow Caused by lightning 33 Springs Caused by lightning
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