This article was updated on 05/15/22
The San Rafael Fire that broke out on Saturday, May 7th, 2022 at around 6:45 P.M. is now 100% contained.
The fire is 22 miles southeast of Patagonia and grew to 11,620 acres.
On Saturday, May 14th, 2022 roughly 150 crew personnel were still assigned to the fire including multiple hand crews, engines, and water tenders.
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management says Forest Road 799 has reopened.
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San Rafael Fire update on conditions
The #SanRafaelFire is 100% contained at 11,620 acres. The fire is in patrol status. Reminder, the Arizona Trail at Parker Lake to Harshaw Road remains closed until Monday afternoon. The fire started Sat 5/7, 22 mi. SE of Patagonia. #AZFire #AZForestry @CoronadoNF #SantaCruzCounty pic.twitter.com/SFGRRd9wGR
— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) May 15, 2022
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