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Update on Rafael Fire southwest of Flagstaff

Author Bill GabbertPosted on Categories WildfireTags ,

The fire has grown to over 77,000 acres

Rafael Fire, June 28, 2021 map
Rafael Fire map, June 28, 2021

Firefighters have made progress on the 77,102-acre Rafael Fire in Arizona. In a video briefing Monday morning Operations Section Chief Rocky Gilbert said due to the firing operations completed on the northeast side there is no longer a threat to the city of Flagstaff.

Their map shows that at least half of the perimeter is held fire line (the black line), and officially the Incident Management Team reports that the fire is 48 percent contained. There is still much work to be done on the northwest and south sides. The map below of heat detected by a satellite Sunday night shows quite a bit on the northwest side, but almost none on the southern perimeter.

Rafael Fire map
The red areas on the map represent heat detected by satellites on the Rafael Fire at 1:45 a.m. MDT June 28, 2021. The red line was the perimeter at 1:45 a.m. June 28.

The Rafael Fire is:

      • 6 miles south of Interstate 40
      • 13 miles southwest of Flagstaff
      • 7 miles west of Highway 89A, and
      • 10 miles northwest of Sedona
Firefighters on the Rafael Fire conduct a burnout June 27, 2021. Photo by Michelle Herrin.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.

7 thoughts on “Update on Rafael Fire southwest of Flagstaff”

  3. Want to thank all the firemen and personnel who are working on the fires in Arizona. May God bless you all and keep you safe till this fire season is over. Pray for rain but no lightning.

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  4. I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone that worked on this fire. Thank you for all your hard work. This area is home, it’s where my family and I grew up. GOD BLESS you and your families!! THANK YOU!!

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  5. Just wanted to say a Big THANK YOU to everyone involved with working on this fire!! It’s home, it’s where my family and I grew up!! GOD BLESS each of you and your families!

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  6. I want to offer a HUGE THANK YOU AND BLESS YOU ALL, to everyone involved in any and all aspects of fire repression. Each and every one of you is a HERO in my book! Also, receiving these daily updates has helped so much in keeping the public informed with accurate information in order to be prepared if need be, or to relax and know that you “have our back”! Be safe and well!! Thank you so very much! Kelli in Sedona, AZ.

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  7. Thank you for the news around the country – and in my literal neck of the woods where the information above is reassuring! Appreciate your news service a ton!

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