Wildfire in Baboquivari Mountains, Arizona

Wildfire May 23, 2021 – May 28, 2021 · Baboquivari Mountains, Arizona

What the National Weather Service wrote

The human caused Sycamore Canyon Fire started May 23 in the Baboquivari Mountains of Pima County. The wildfire grew to 1858 acres by May 28 in hot and dry conditions. No fire growth was experienced after this date, but the fire was not officially contained until June 4. Fire suppression costs tallied over $3.5 million.

The wider storm

The human caused Sycamore Canyon Fire started May 23 in the Baboquivari Mountains of Pima County. The wildfire grew to 1858 acres by May 28 in hot and dry conditions. No fire growth was experienced after this date but the fire was not officially contained until June 4. Fire suppression costs tallied over $3.5 million.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 958532. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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