Wildfire — Black Mesa Area, Arizona

2012-06-16 to 2012-06-20 · Black Mesa Area, Arizona

Event narrative

The Dinnebito Wash Fire was reported on June 16 about 15 miles south of Kayenta. It was contained by the end of the day on June 20.

Wider weather episode

A drier than average winter and spring contributed to a continued active fire season in mid June.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 396017. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.