The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is temporarily closed until further notice as the White Sage Fire continues to progress toward Jacob Lake.
As of last update, the White Sage Fire is still located on BLM lands and has not reached the national park. That said, all visitors on the North Rim have been required to evacuate immediately.
The White Safe Fire was started by natural causes, likely lightening, about 15 miles southeast of Fredonia, AZ. Right now it sits at 1,000 acres with 0% of its perimeter contained. Read the full news release from GCNP below.
Grand Canyon National Park North Rim Closure:
Effective immediately, Grand Canyon National Park has temporarily closed the North Rim until further notice due to the White Sage Fire near Jacob Lake, Ariz. The White Sage Fire is located on BLM lands and is not currently burning within Grand Canyon National Park.
Due to the fire’s progression toward Jacob Lake, which is now under evacuation orders, all visitors on the North Rim are required to evacuate immediately. State Route 89A to Fredonia is closed. State Route 89A east toward Lees Ferry and Page remains open to traffic towards Lees Ferry. North Rim day use is also closed until further notice.
This fire is not related to the Dragon Bravo Fire, a lightning-caused fire being managed for resource objectives south of The Basin on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
For official updates and incident information, visit the White Sage Fire InciWeb page at Azasd White Sage Fire Information | InciWeb or the Dragon Bravo Fire Inciweb page at: Azgcp Dragon Bravo Fire Information | InciWeb