White Sage Fire (2025-07-10)

Fire area closure near Vermilion Cliffs National Monument rescinded by BLM Arizona Strip District due to decreased fire threat. Roads FR 22 and BLM Road 1065 reopened to public after suppression and repair work completed.

Type 3 Incident Management Team - Color Country Team 2 takes command of White Sage Fire operations, transitioning from larger incident management team as fire activity decreases and containment improves.

All evacuation orders for Jacob Lake and Lonesome communities completely lifted as White Sage Fire reaches 83% containment at over 59,000 acres.

Highway 89A reopened to public after two weeks of closure due to White Sage Fire. Fire reaches 83% containment at 59,070 acres. Jacob Lake Inn and gas station now accessible.

White Sage Fire reaches 52,990 acres with only 4% containment. Extreme fire behavior continues with crown runs, torching, and spotting. Fire remains active across entire perimeter.

Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 6 assumes command of White Sage Fire. Fire experiencing rapid growth particularly within 2020 Mangum Fire footprint with intense fire activity.

White Sage Fire ignited by lightning strike approximately 1.5 miles from White Sage community and 15 miles southeast of Fredonia. BLM received initial smoke report following thunderstorm.