Wildfires in 2017 in the U.S. state of

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burned , greater than the average annual burned acreage during the previous 10 years.

Background

Wildfires are both a hazard to life and property and a necessary component of the ecology of the Southwestern United States. In 2017, Arizona experienced lower than normal winter precipitation, higher than normal temperatures, and a delayed-onset monsoon. These climate and weather conditions contributed to wildfire growth in the state.

List of wildfires

The below is a list of notable wildfires in Arizona in 2017.

References

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