Department of Forestry and Fire Management

Today, firefighters focus their efforts on getting containment line around the northern and northeastern flanks, and the last remaining, unsecured section of the fire. Engine crews continue to patrol and monitor the fire, checking for any hotspots or interior smokes that still remain. As a few pockets of interior fuel continue to burn, some smoke may be visible to areas within the vicinity of the fire.

Due to Red Flag conditions, including wind gusts up to 45 miles per hour, the San Rafael Fire is being reported at 10,000 acres. The wind-driven fire continues to push to the northeast across a heavy grass crop and is burning actively on the northeast side. Multiple hand crews and engines are currently engaged in fire suppression efforts. Aircraft, to include, Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs), Very Large Air Tankers (VLATs), a Large Air Tanker (LAT), and helicopters are also assigned to the fire.