The Snake Ridge Fire was a wildfire that burned 15,333 acres (62.05 km2) of the Coconino National Forest in the U.S. State of Arizona.
[5] At about 03:02 PM on May 19, lightning started a fire on the Snake Ridge,[6][7] within the Coconino National Forest and was spotted within the day by the Baker Butte Lookout Tower.
[15][16][17] Although more than doubled in size to 11,189 acres (4,528 ha) the next day, the force managing the fire was halved as they continued to make controlled burns to protect power lines in the area.
[19] The fire reached its greatest extent of 15,333 acres (6,205 ha) and was fully surrounded by firebreaks on June 5,[20][21] and burned until July 13.
[22]: 16 The Snake Ridge Fire burned 15,333 acres (62.05 km2) and cost $1,000,000 ($1.24 million, adjusted for inflation) to manage and suppress.