Wildfire — Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys, Arizona

2023-07-13 to 2023-07-16 · Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys, Arizona

Event narrative

The lightning caused Homestead Fire started on July 13 and burned 1,835 acres on the southwest side of the Pinaleno Mountains in southern Graham County before becoming contained on July 16. Fire suppression costs tallied $765,000.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1125384. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.