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Wildfire in Upper San Pedro River Valley, Arizona

Wildfire June 27, 2023 – June 28, 2023 · Upper San Pedro River Valley, Arizona

$10K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

The human-caused West Hemp Fire started June 27 on the grounds of Fort Huachuca when the blades of a lawn mower struck a rock. The fire quickly spread to more than 1,000 acres in gusty winds and dry conditions. The fire damaged power poles, causing the base to temporarily switch to backup power sources. The fire consumed a total of 1,098 acres before becoming fully contained June 28. Fire suppression costs tallied $750,000.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1113332. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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