Mescal Fire
| Mescal Fire | |
|---|---|
 Smoke from the Mescal and Telegraph Fires as seen from space | |
| Location | Globe, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 33°09′58″N 110°39′50″W / 33.166°N 110.664°WCoordinates: 33°09′58″N 110°39′50″W / 33.166°N 110.664°W |
| Statistics | |
| Date(s) | June 1, 2021 – June 18, 2021 |
| Burned area | 72,250 acres (29,239 ha) |
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Buildings destroyed | 0 |
| Map | |
  Location in Southern Arizona | |
The Mescal Fire is a wildfire that started near Globe, Arizona on June 1, 2021. The fire burned 72,250 acres (29,239 ha) and was fully contained on June 18, 2021.[1]
Events[]
June[]
The Mescal Fire was first reported at around 11 am MST on June 1, 2021.[1]
Cause[]
The cause of the fire is under investigation.[1]
Containment[]
On June 18, 2021, the Mescal Fire reached 100% containment.[1]
Aftermath[]
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Impact[]
Closures and Evacuations[]
The Mescal Fire has led to a number of closures and evacuations.
On June 4, 2021, the Gila County Division of Health and Emergency Management issued evacuation alerts for residents in the El Capitan area, east of State Route 77, Soda Canyon area, the community north of Route 3, Old San Carlos Junction up to Highway 70, and the Beverly Hills Community area.[2]
See also[]
- 2021 Arizona wildfires
- List of Arizona wildfires
- Telegraph Fire, another large wildfire burning near the Mescal Fire
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Mescal Fire Information – InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
- ^ "Evacuations set as crews battle Mescal Fire southeast of Globe". KNXV. 2021-06-05. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
Categories:
- Wildfires in Arizona
- 2021 North American wildfires
- June 2021 events in the United States