Rafael Fire

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
Rafael Fire burning on June 27, 2021
LocationPerkinsville, Arizona
Coordinates34.942°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
Location in Northern Arizona

Events

June

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

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

See also

References
  1. "Update: Rafael Fire 91% contained". The Daily Courier. July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  2. "Rafael Fire". InciWeb. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  3. "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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