Recent wildfires lead to evacuations close to Payson and Sedona
Arizona Wildfires Cause Significant Damage This fire season has seen wildfires ravaging hundreds of thousands of acres in Arizona, including damage to well-known sites at the Grand Canyon. Fire crews are currently combating several blazes, notably the Dragon Bravo fire, which is active on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Near Sedona, the Woods […]
Fire in central Arizona prompts evacuations.
Evacuations Ordered Near Payson Due to Washington Fire Gila County, Arizona, is facing new challenges as residents just north of Payson are being instructed to evacuate because of a wildfire known as the Washington fire. The fire ignited Wednesday afternoon, roughly a mile northwest of the Washington Park area. Tonto National Forest officials noted that […]
Evacuations ordered for Gila County due to wildfire
An evacuation order has been issued for Murphy Ranch in Gila County. As of Tuesday, the fire has consumed approximately 2,500 acres. Residents of Murphy Ranch are under a “GO” evacuation order as local firefighters contend with the nearby Billy Fire, according to the Gila County Sheriff’s Office. “Residents should evacuate immediately to shelters or […]
Billy Fire leads to evacuations in Gila County
Evacuation Ordered in Gila County Amid Wildfire Gila County, Arizona. – Residents in a community northeast of the valley have been instructed to evacuate their homes as a wildfire, sparked by lightning, expands over thousands of acres. What we know: The Billy Fire ignited on July 9th in the Tonto National Forest, located about 15 […]
Researchers create improved model for wildfire evacuations
I live at the edge of the forest In many western communities, homes are situated where buildings come into contact with wildfire fuels. Interestingly, the number of residents fluctuates throughout the year—places like Truckee, California, see a lot of second homes, and during fire season, the Tahoe Basin attracts numerous visitors. Research led by Dr. […]
Evacuations occurring close to the Grand Canyon due to fires in Arizona
Wildfires Ravaging Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park The northwest region of Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park has seen an alarming expansion, reportedly growing over tenfold within just a day. According to officials, the White Sage Fire ignited by lightning on July 9 has already consumed around 19,100 acres near Lake Jacob, leading to mandatory evacuations […]
Evacuations and closures occur at Grand Canyon due to wildfires in Arizona
Wildfires in Arizona have led to evacuations and closures around the Grand Canyon recently. On the evening of July 11th, the White Sage Fire had burned approximately 10,973 acres, while the Dragon Bravo Fire affected around 1,500 acres. The White Sage fire ignited roughly 1.5 miles from the community of White Sage and about 15 […]
Wildfires prompt evacuations at Grand Canyon and Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Wildfires Prompt Evacuations in National Parks Wildfires have led to the evacuation of visitors and staff in two national parks in the western United States, particularly as the summer Monsoon season brings more lightning to these dry areas. Gunnison National Park’s Black Canyon, located about 260 miles southwest of Denver, is closed indefinitely due to […]
Wildfires in Arizona lead to evacuations close to the Grand Canyon
Wildfires Prompt Evacuations Near Grand Canyon Rapid wildfires in the northwestern area of Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park are forcing local residents to evacuate and have resulted in the closure of the park’s northern edge. The fire, sparked by lightning on July 9, 2025, has consumed approximately 1,000 acres of land near Lake Jacob. Currently, […]
White Sage Fire causes evacuations near Fredonia, Jacob Lake, and the Grand Canyon
Officials have announced that parts of the Jacobreak area and the northern edge of the Grand Canyon are under evacuation orders. In Fredonia, Arizona, the White Sage Fire is burning near Fredonia and Pages. It was reported that about 1,000 acres were scorched on the evening of July 10th. According to the Coconino County Sheriff’s […]