2022 Arizona wildfires

The 2022 Arizona wildfire season is an ongoing series of wildfires burning throughout the U.S. state of Arizona.

On 20 April 2022, the Tunnel Fire, the biggest incident of the year in Arizona, burned thousands of acres north of Flagstaff. This included the entirety of Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. More than 700 homeowners were forced to evacuate, and at least 30 structures were destroyed. A state of emergency was also declared.[1][2]

List of wildfires

The following is a list of fires that burned more than 1,000 acres (400 ha), produced significant structural damage or casualties, or were otherwise notable.

Name County Acres Start date Containment date Notes Ref
Tunnel Fire Coconino19,075April 17, 202289% containedUndetermined cause[3]
Crooks Fire Yavapai9,196April 18, 202227% containedUndetermined cause[4]
Presumido Peak Fire Pima2,591April 18, 2022April 5, 2022Human-caused[5]

References
  1. Healy, Jack (20 April 2022). "Arizona Wildfires Seize on Chaotic Winds and Parched Forests". The New York Times.
  2. "'Wall of fire' sends residents of more than 700 homes fleeing in Arizona". TheGuardian.com. 21 April 2022.
  3. "Inciweb - Tunnel Fire". Inciweb - Incident Information System.
  4. "Inciweb - Crooks Fire". Inciweb - Incident Information System.
  5. "Inciweb - Presumido Peak Fire". Inciweb - Incident Information System. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
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