Wildfire — Black Mesa Area, Arizona

2012-06-29 to 2012-06-30 · Black Mesa Area, Arizona

Event narrative

The Canyon Fire was reported in Jacks Canyon about 30 miles southwest of Winslow just after 700 AM on June 29. The fire was contained at 6935 acres on July 5.

Wider weather episode

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

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 396025. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.