Wildfire — Southeast Pinal County, Arizona

2023-07-23 to 2023-07-26 · Southeast Pinal County, Arizona

Event narrative

The lightning caused Bowl Creek Fire started July 23 west of Oracle Junction in Pinal County. Due to windy and dry conditions, the fire quickly spread to 1000 acres. It consumed a total of 1156 acres before full containment was achieved on July 26. Fire suppression costs tallied $100,000.

Wider weather episode

The lightning caused Bowl Creek Fire started July 23 west of Oracle Junction in Pinal County. Due to windy and dry conditions, the fire quickly spread to 1000 acres. It consumed a total of 1156 acres before full containment was achieved on July 26. Fire suppression costs tallied $100,000.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1123400. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.