[9] In the city of Phoenix, Arizona, they got approximately 0.46 inches of rain during the monsoon season, which gives wildfires the advantage to spread quickly due to dry fuel.

[10] These components of having the absence of rainfall, high winds, and drought led the way for 2020 being one of Arizona's worst fire seasons ever recorded.

[11] During the fight to contain wildfires in Maricopa County, there was also another obstacle that would make wildland firefighting even more difficult, the COVID-19 pandemic.

[33] By June 16, the fire had already grown to more than 64,513 acres (26,100 ha) due to gusty winds and low humidity and was 0% contained.

Later on that day, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation order for residents living near the Apache Lake area.

[41] On June 23, the Bush Fire was at 61% containment with the help of calm winds and 587 total resources used including 30 engines, 3 bulldozers, 8 helicopters, and 18 water tenders.

Evacuation status was still in "Set" just in case if weather throughout the week gives wildfires across the state an advantage to spread quickly.

[43] At 3:15 p.m. on June 26, the Tonto National Forest gave an update on Twitter that the Bush Fire had burned 190,269 acres (76,999 ha) and was at 90% containment.

Due to the strong winds, a red flag warning was issued for portions of Maricopa County, including where the Bush Fire was burning.

[50] The fire started around 11:00 a.m. (MST) on June 20, 4 miles northeast of New River and quickly spread into the Tonto National Forest on same day it was first reported.

In 24 hours, the fire had already grown to 3,956 acres (1,601 ha) caused by hot temperatures, strong winds, and dry fuel.

They had also called air tankers since the fire was moving quickly due to strong winds and dry brush.

[57] Residents of Cave Creek expected hot temperatures and high winds in the forecast on May 30, not knowing that they would have to be forced to evacuate from their homes later on due to the fast-moving Ocotillo Fire.

Winds fueled the fire and eventually the blaze went on to scorch 20 structures, including 8 homes in Cave Creek.

On June 1, progress was made on the raging wildfire with the blaze reaching 67% containment and still steady on 980 acres burned.

[60] On the same day where evacuations were lifted, the Ocotillo Fire had finally reached 100% containment and the total acreage burned was 980 acres.

Residents going back home were told to be careful because of engines patrolling throughout the burn scar monitoring for hot spots.

The fast-moving wildfire made the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office force residents of 200 homes to evacuate.

Residents who lived near the Painted Wagon Trail were evacuated and in the fire's path, the flames claimed 5 structures.

In 24 hours on September 26, the fire had already grown to 5,200 acres (2,100 ha) and temporary closures were put in for Bartlett Lake as a precaution.

Residents of nearby communities were notified that they still may see smoke for a couple of days, due to the wildfire burning dry grass and brush inside the fire perimeter.

[71] Causes of the fire were mostly due to human activity, dry vegetation, high winds, and the lack of rain obtained during the monsoon season between July and September.

200,000+ acres were scorched in the area and left noticeable burn scars around northern Maricopa County.