Wildfire — Grand Canyon Country, Arizona

2020-07-16 to 2020-07-27 · Grand Canyon Country, Arizona

Event narrative

The Thumb Butte Fire was caused by lightning burned 8,354 acres of Havasupai Nation and Grand Canyon National Park Land.

Wider weather episode

The Thumb Butte Fire was started by lightning at around 6 AM on July 16 on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. It eventually burned 8,354 acres before rain stopped the fire from moving.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 896893. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.