The Rafael Fire was a wildfire that started near Perkinsville, Arizona on June 18, 2021. The fire has burned 78,065 acres (31,592 ha) and was fully contained on July 15, 2021.[2][3]
| Rafael Fire | |
|---|---|
 The Rafael Fire (in red) burned from Yavapai County into Coconino County. | |
| Date(s) | June 18, 2021 – July 15, 2021 |
| Location | Perkinsville, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 34°56′31″N 112°09′43″W / 34.942°N 112.162°W |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 78,065 acres (31,592 ha) |
| Impacts | |
| Structures destroyed | 1[1] |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning |
Events edit
The Rafael Fire was first reported on June 18, 2021, at around 7:27 pm MST.[2] The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[2] On July 15, 2021, the Rafael Fire reached 100% containment.[2][3]
Impact edit
Closures and Evacuations edit
The Coconino National Forest was fully closed on June 23, 2021, due to fire danger, dry conditions, persistent wildfire activity, and limited availability of firefighting resources.[4] The Coconino National Forest was reopened on July 6, 2021.
References edit
- ^ "Update: Rafael Fire 91% contained". The Daily Courier. July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Rafael Fire". InciWeb. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ a b "National Interagency Coordination Center Incident Management Situation Report Thursday, July 15, 2021– 0730 MDT National Preparedness Level 5" (PDF). nifc.gov. July 15, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "Backbone Fire Closures - InciWeb the Incident Information System". InciWeb - Incident Information System.
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