Wildfire — Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona

2020-06-05 to 2020-06-14 · Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona

Event narrative

Lightning started the Emigrant Fire north of the Chiricahua National Monument on June 5th. The fire was spread rapidly by strong winds and consumed 4756 acres before becoming fully contained June 14th.

Wider weather episode

Lightning started the Emigrant Fire in the Chiricahua Mountains of Cochise County on June 5th. The fire consumed 4756 acres before becoming fully contained June 14th. Fire suppression costs were estimated at $800,000.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 907527. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.