Wildfire — Santa Cruz County, Arizona
2009-05-05 to 2009-05-07 · Santa Cruz County, Arizona
1
Injuries
$560K
Property damage
Event narrative
Wildfire burned near 5,000 acres near Fort Huachuca in Santa Cruz County. The fire burned at least four homes and six private vehicles near the west gate entrance. One injury was reported due to burns from the fire.
Wider weather episode
A brush fire burned more than 5,000 acres and at least four homes in a subdivision near Fort Huachuca's West Gate. One person suffered burn injuries related to the fire. Dry westerly flow brought dry conditions to Santa Cruz County, with winds gusting to near 25 mph.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 162774. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.