Rafael Fire | |
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Location | Perkinsville, Arizona |
Coordinates | 34°56′31″N 112°09′43″W / 34.942°N 112.162°W |
Statistics | |
Date(s) | June 18, 2021 | – July 15, 2021
Burned area | 78,065 acres (31,592 ha) |
Cause | Lightning |
Buildings destroyed | 1[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]
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]
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.