Wildfire — Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys, Arizona

2023-07-17 to 2023-07-21 · Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys, Arizona

Event narrative

The lightning caused Red Point Tank Fire started on July 17 and burned 5,169 acres on the far east side of the San Carlos Apache Tribe Reservation in eastern Graham County before becoming contained on July 21. Fire suppression costs tallied $300,000.

Wider weather episode

The lightning caused Red Point Tank Fire started on July 17 and burned 5169 acres on the far east side of the San Carlos Apache Tribe Reservation in eastern Graham County before becoming contained on July 21. Fire suppression costs tallied $300,000.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1123403. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.