Mescal Fire
The Mescal Fire is a wildfire that started near Globe, Arizona on June 1, 2021. The fire burned 72,250 acres (29,239 ha) and was fully contained on June 18, 2021.[1]
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 Smoke from the Mescal and Telegraph Fires as seen from space | |
| Location | Globe, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 33.166°N 110.664°W |
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| Date(s) | June 1, 2021 – June 18, 2021 |
| Burned area | 72,250 acres (29,239 ha) |
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Buildings destroyed | 0 |
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  Location in Southern Arizona | |
Events
Cause
The cause of the fire is under investigation.[1]
Containment
On June 18, 2021, the Mescal Fire reached 100% containment.[1]
Aftermath
Impact
Closures and Evacuations
The Mescal Fire has led to a number of closures and evacuations.
On June 4, 2021, the Gila County Division of Health and Emergency Management issued evacuation alerts for residents in the El Capitan area, east of State Route 77, Soda Canyon area, the community north of Route 3, Old San Carlos Junction up to Highway 70, and the Beverly Hills Community area.[2]
References
- "Mescal Fire Information – InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
- "Evacuations set as crews battle Mescal Fire southeast of Globe". KNXV. 2021-06-05. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
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