Rafael Fire
The Rafael Fire (in red) burned from Yavapai County into Coconino County.
LocationPerkinsville, Arizona
Coordinates34°56′31″N 112°09′43″W / 34.942°N 112.162°W / 34.942; -112.162
Statistics
Date(s)June 18, 2021 (2021-06-18) – July 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)
Burned area78,065 acres (31,592 ha)
CauseLightning
Buildings destroyed1[1]

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]

Events

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

Closures and Evacuations

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

  1. ↑ "Update: Rafael Fire 91% contained". The Daily Courier. July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Rafael Fire". InciWeb. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  3. 1 2 "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.
  4. ↑ "Backbone Fire Closures - InciWeb the Incident Information System". InciWeb - Incident Information System.


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