White Sage Fire prompts evacuations of Jacob Lake and Grand Canyon’s North Rim

ABC 15 Arizona (July 10, 2025) Evacuations have been ordered for the area north of Jacob Lake, in northern Arizona, due to the White Sage Fire. Jacob Lake is located southeast of Fredonia along U.S. Highway 89A. The White Sage Fire is currently at 1,000 acres and 0% containment. The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office issued a “GO” evacuation order on […]

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White Sage Fire Forces Evacuation of Grand Canyon North Rim, Kaibab Plateau & Jacob Lake

Coconino County Emergency Management has issued the following evacuation notices for the White Sage Fire, which started on July 10 and has already grown to 8,700 acres. GO STATUS – EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY – All areas NORTH of Jacob Lake – All areas SOUTH of Jacob Lake to Forest Service Road 212 – All North Rim Grand Canyon visitors SET STATUS […]

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Mangum Fire Area Partly Re-opened in Kaibab National Forest

Lake Powell Life News by Halley Simpson FREDONIA, Ariz., September 16, 2020 — A significant portion of the Mangum Fire closure has been reopened to the public.  The Kaibab National Forest has lifted some road closures as well as the nearly 80,000-acre area closure that spanned the northernmost part of the North Kaibab Ranger District. The Kaibab National Forest continues to […]

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