Wildfire — Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Arizona

2017-06-30 · Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Arizona

Event narrative

The Burro Fire started in the foothills of the southeast side of the Santa Catalina Mountains northwest of Redington Pass. The fire was less than a 1,000 acres in size at the end of June but grew considerably during July.

Wider weather episode

The human caused Burro Fire started in tall grass and brush in the foothills of Redington Pass on the southeast side of the Santa Catalina Mountains on June 30th. It was contained on July 19th after it consumed over 27,000 acres.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 710226. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.