JACOB LAKE, AZ — Evacuations have been ordered for the entire Jacob Lake area, in northern Arizona, and the north part of the Grand Canyon due to the White Sage Fire.
Jacob Lake is located southeast of Fredonia along U.S. Highway 89A.
The White Sage Fire, believed to have been caused by lightning, is estimated to be at 10,900 acres and 0% containment as of Friday evening.
The Coconino County Sheriff's Office issued a "GO" evacuation order on Thursday for some areas, and expanded the area on Friday due to the rapid growth of the fire:
- North Boundary: Utah Border
- East Boundary: House Rock Valley Road/ Buffalo Ranch Road
- West Boundary: Kaibab National Forest Boundary
- South Boundary: Grand Canyon National Park
The immediate part of Jacob Lake is now under "GO" status.
All visitors at the Grand Canyon's North Rim were also ordered to evacuate the area on Thursday.
CCSO is evacuating the area of Jacob Lake as well as dispersed camping in the Kaibab National Forest.
‼️WILDFIRE EVACUATION UPDATE - WHITE SAGE FIRE‼️
— Coconino County (@CoconinoCounty) July 11, 2025
The Coconino County Sheriff's Office and Coconino County Emergency Management have issued the following evacuation notices regarding the White Sage Fire.
🟢GO STATUS - EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY🟢
NORTH BOUNDARY: Utah Border
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The National Park Service posted the following message on its website Thursday:
"Due to the advancing White Sage Fire, located approximately 15 miles southeast of Fredonia, all visitors on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park are required to evacuate immediately. The fire is moving toward Jacob Lake, AZ, which is currently under evacuation orders. Highway 89A to Fredonia is closed. Highway 89A east toward Lees Ferry and Page remains OPEN.
"Evacuees should travel calmly at a normal rate of speed and stay on paved roads only. North Rim day use is closed until further notice.
"Please note: This fire is not related to the Dragon Bravo Fire, a lightning-caused fire being managed for resource objectives south of the Basin.
"Please follow all instructions from park staff and emergency personnel. Additional updates will be provided as conditions change."
ROAD CLOSURE
US Highway 89A is closed in both directions near milepost 595 in Fredonia.
