GRAND CANYON, Arizona — On July 27, a wildfire was reported about eight miles southwest of the village of Grand Canyon.

The Coconino Fire, a lightning-triggered fire, was first spotted around 10 a.m. in the Kaibab National Forest. Firefighters from Kaibab National Forest and Grand Canyon National Park responded quickly and proactively.

The fire has now been extinguished and poses no threat. Its size reached about 118 acres.

Due to extreme caution, park management mobilized the Incident Management Team (IMT) on July 29 to trace the fire and ensure the safety of employees, residents and visitors.

While the Coconino fire never materialized as a credible threat, it was a great reminder for you and your family to review your out-of-the-box evacuation plans and procedures > https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go.

Rangers are also encouraging Grand Canyon and Tusayan residents to register with the Coconino County Emergency Notification > https://www.coconino.az.gov/…/Emergency-Notification.

These alerts will help keep you and your family informed and safe in an emergency.