Wildfire — Upper San Pedro River Valley, Arizona

2023-07-19 to 2023-07-22 · Upper San Pedro River Valley, Arizona

Event narrative

The lightning caused Chimney Fire started on July 19 and burned 1,636 acres on the far east side of the Santa Catalina Mountains in northeast Pima County before becoming contained on July 22. Fire suppression costs tallied $1 million.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1125389. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.