Rafael Fire

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Rafael Fire
Rafael fire.jpg
Rafael Fire burning on June 27, 2021
LocationPerkinsville, Arizona
Coordinates34°56′31″N 112°09′43″W / 34.942°N 112.162°W / 34.942; -112.162Coordinates: 34°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]
Map
Rafael Fire is located in Arizona
Rafael Fire
Location in Northern Arizona

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[]

June[]

The Rafael Fire was first reported on June 18, 2021 at around 7:27 pm MST.[2]

July[]

Cause[]

The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[2]

Containment[]

On July 15, 2021, the Rafael Fire reached 100% containment.[2][3]

Impact[]

Closures and Evacuations[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Update: Rafael Fire 91% contained". The Daily Courier. July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Rafael Fire". InciWeb. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  3. ^ 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.


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