Highway 89A is currently closed and an evacuation notice has been issued by Coconino County Sheriff’s Office for the Jacob Lake area south to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon due to the White Sage Fire.
The Bureau of Land Management – Arizona received a smoke report Wednesday evening, July 9, following a thunderstorm that moved through the White Sage area. Two Single Engine Air Tankers based in Mesquite flew the fire before dark, delivering fire retardant to assist with initial suppression efforts. Fire activity remained active overnight. Resources worked through the night making progress on the south, east and northeast flanks and prepared staffing for operations Thursday morning. Air attack arrived on scene today 7/10 and aircraft will continue to support ground crews through the day as needed. Fire managers will continue suppression efforts and to monitor the complexity of the incident. A Complex Incident Management Team has been ordered.
