Ranch Fire in Santa Cruz County, AZThe Ranch Fire is now 100% contained at 2,751 acres.
The Ranch Fire started approximately 10:00 am, on Wednesday, June 4. The fire was wind-driven as it pushed through heavy fuels of grass, brush, and oak. It progressed through the day to the south/southeast at a moderate rate of spread. Heavy aircraft including a Very Large Air Tanker (VLAT) and two Large Air Tankers (LATs), along with Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) worked the fire most of the afternoon in coordination with hand crews and engines. The aircraft use did help decrease fire activity to some degree.
The fire is located approximately 19 miles southeast of Patagonia and south/southwest of the San Rafael State Natural Area in Santa Cruz County.
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