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2023 Arizona wildfires
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A series of wildfires burned throughout the U.S. state of Arizona in 2023.
Background
Historically, while peak fire times were from June to July before monsoon season, wildfires now occur at any time of year. Wildfire conditions are influenced by heavy drought and dryness in the state, but snowmelt in the mountains leads to vegetation growth. With decreasing precipitation in spring, fires tend to start earlier. Monsoons affect fire conditions, with above-average monsoons hindering fires and below-average allowing them to spread. Dryness common in Arizona quickly dries out vegetation, allowing dangerous fire conditions.[2]
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List of wildfires
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The following is a list of fires that burned more than 1,000 acres (400 ha), or produced significant structural damage or casualties.
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See also
- 2023 Colorado wildfires
- 2023 California wildfires
- 2023 Nevada wildfires
- 2023 New Mexico wildfires
References
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