Wildfire — Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Arizona

2023-06-20 to 2023-06-23 · Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Arizona

Event narrative

The lightning-caused Ventana Fire started before sunrise June 20 on the edge of the Tucson Metro area in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The fire was contained by June 23 after it consumed 133 acres.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1113328. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.