VIDEO: Crews in northern Arizona are currently battling a wildfire that has burned 1,000 acres of land. According to the federal government website InciWeb, the White Sage Fire was sparked by lightning, and began on July 9. The fire began around 1.5 miles from the community of White Sage, and about 15 miles to the southeast of Fredonia. According to Watch Duty, the immediate area of Jacob Lake is currently under a “SET” status for evacuations, while the following areas are under “GO” status, meaning residents should evacuate:
- All areas north of Jacob Lake
- All areas south of Jacob Lake, to Forest Service Road 212
In addition, all visitors to the Grand Canyon’s North Rim are being asked to evacuate. Meanwhile, ADOT officials say U.S. Highway 89A is closed in both directions at milepost 595 because of the fire.
