TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Arizona State Forestry officials say evacuations are currently underway in Santa Cruz County because of a spreading wildfire burning near Patagonia.
The San Rafael Fire started Saturday night, May 7, 2022, and has grown to 10,000 acres officials say. Two Single Engine Air Tankers and an Air Attack Platform have been ordered.
A Red Flag Warning is in place Sunday for most of Arizona through the evening says Arizona State Forestry.
Officials say wind gusts and low relative humidities will pose a challenge for firefighters.
#SanRafaelFire, started Sat 5/7 pm, approx. 20mi. SE of Patagonia w/n San Rafael State Natural Area. Wind-driven & burning thru heavy grass crop. Est. at 1,400 acres. SEATs & AA ordered w/ ground resources engaged. Evacs in progress. Red Flag conditions today. #AZForestry #AZFire pic.twitter.com/b3kSFqCXIV
— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) May 8, 2022
Arizona State Forestry says State Route 83 is now closed northbound for road updates please dial 5-1-1.
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Source: https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/evacuations-ordered-for-san-rafael-fire