2025 Arizona wildfires | |
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Statistics [1] | |
Total fires | 291 (January 1 - April 7) |
Total area | 5,802 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.
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]
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 [a] | Notes | Ref. |
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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. | [4] [5] |
Gap | Graham | 2,000 | January 7 | January 10 | Burned in the Ash flat area. | [6] |
Spider | Navajo | 1,702 | March 27 | March 31 | The fire caused $90,000 in damages. Burned near Whitecone and State Route 77. | [7] [8] |
Stronghold | Cochise | 2,138 | April 28 | May 7 | Burned in the Dragoon Mountains southeast of Tucson. | [9] [10] |
Blind | Coconino | 6,329 | May 4 | May 25 | Lightning-caused in Mogollon Rim ranger district. | [11] [12] |
Bryce | Graham | 3,294 | May 7 | May 20 | Human-caused. Burned about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southeast of Eden. | [13] [14] |
Coyote | Apache | 1,280 | May 11 | May 15 | Likely started by structure fire. | [15] [16] |
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. | [17] [18] |
Cody | Pinal | 1,223 | May 21 | June 4 | Evacuations were issued for Oracle. Destroyed five residential buildings, damaged one, and destroyed eight other structures. | [19] [20] |
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. | [21] [22] |
Basin | Coconino | 9,145 | June 5 | June 26 | Lightning-caused. Burned about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Flagstaff. | [23] [24] |
Oak Ridge | Apache | 11,027 | June 28 | July 15 | Unknown cause. Burned about 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of Window Rock. Evacuations for Oak Springs and Hunters Point. | [25] [26] |
Dragon Bravo | Coconino | 143,563 | July 4 | Lightning-caused. Evacuations for the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. | [27] | |
White Sage | Coconino | 58,985 | July 9 | Lightning-caused. Burning 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Fredonia and 980 square miles were under an evacuation order. | [28] [29] | |
Billy | Gila | 12,238 | July 9 | Lightning-caused. Burning 15 miles (24 km) south of Young | [30] | |
Cabin | Coconino | 1,048 | July 15 | August 2 | Lightning-caused. Burned in Sitgreaves National Forest. | [31] |
Bronco | Gila | 17,383 | August 3 | Lightning-caused. Burning 30 miles (48 km) northeast of San Carlos. | [32] | |
Indian Creek | Gila | 3,000 | August 5 | Lightning-caused. Burning 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Whiteriver. | [33] | |
Goodwin | Graham | 1,010 | August 6 | Lightning-caused. Burning 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Bylas. | [34] |