White Sage Fire

White Sage Fire
Part of the 2025 Arizona wildfires
Date(s)July 9, 2025 (2025-07-09) – Present
LocationJacob Lake, Arizona & Kaibab National Forest
Coordinates36°47′22″N 112°15′28″W / 36.78944°N 112.25778°W / 36.78944; -112.25778
Statistics
Burned area58,985 acres (23,870 ha)
Ignition
CauseLightning
Map
White Sage Fire is located in Arizona
White Sage Fire
Location in northern Arizona

The White Sage Fire is a wildfire that started near Jacob Lake, Arizona on July 9, 2025. As of August 11, the fire has so far burned 58,985 acres (23,870 ha) and is 95% contained.[1][2]

Events

July

The White Sage Fire was first reported near Jacob Lake, Arizona on July 9, 2025 at around 2:09 pm MST.[1][2]

Over the weekend of July 13 and 14, the fire grew to over 40,000 acres.[3]

Cause

The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[1][2]

Containment

As of July 18, 2025 the fire is 17% contained.[1]

Impact

Closures and Evacuations

Only July 10 all residents in areas north and south of Jacob Lake were ordered to evacuate.[4]

Part of nearby State Route 89A was closed until further notice.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "White Sage Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.wildfire.gov. July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Wong, Kenneth (July 10, 2025). "White Sage Fire: Northern Arizona wildfire prompts evacuations". FOX 10 Phoenix. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  3. ^ Wasmund, Cameron (July 14, 2025). "White Sage Fire Expands to Over 40 Thousand Acres". KVOA. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  4. ^ "White Sage Fire: Fire now 40,186 acres with 'GO' orders in effect". 12news.com. July 10, 2025. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  5. ^ "White Sage Fire: Evacuations near Grand Canyon amid Arizona fires". www.bbc.com. July 12, 2025. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
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