Rafael Fire

Rafael Fire
Part of the 2021 Arizona wildfires
The Rafael Fire (in red) burned from Yavapai County into Coconino County.
Date
  • June 18, 2021 (2021-06-18) – July 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)
LocationPerkinsville, Arizona
Coordinates34°56′31″N 112°09′43″W / 34.942°N 112.162°W / 34.942; -112.162
Statistics
Burned area78,065 acres (31,592 ha)
Impacts
Structures destroyed1
Ignition
CauseLightning

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.

Events

The Rafael Fire was first reported on June 18, 2021, at around 7:27 pm MST. The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning. On July 15, 2021, the Rafael Fire reached 100% containment.

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. 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. Archived from the original on April 20, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2022.