US EditionNorth Rim Under Evacuation Orders as Fire Grows Near Grand Canyon
ARIZONA, JUL 11 – Evacuation orders affect all areas north of Jacob Lake and the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park as the White Sage Fire threatens local communities, officials said.
- A wildfire named the White Sage Fire began near Fredonia, Arizona, on July 9, prompting evacuation orders around Jacob Lake on July 10.
- Lightning sparked the fire following a thunderstorm, and its rapid growth caused authorities to issue GO evacuation orders for areas north of Jacob Lake.
- Crews are actively combating the fire using both ground personnel and aerial support; on July 10, an air attack team joined the efforts, while two air tankers have been utilized to apply retardant along several flanks.
- As of Thursday evening, July 10, officials reported that the wildfire had spread across approximately 1,000 acres and remained uncontained, leading to the closure of Highway 89A in both directions near the affected area.
- The ongoing evacuation and suppression efforts aim to protect the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, where visitors and residents have been urged to evacuate calmly and prepare emergency supplies.
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rd.nlAbout five hundred tourists have been forced to leave the area on the north side of the Grand Canyon. Due to rapidly spreading fires, the North Rim of the famous national park was evacuated.
·Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Fast-spreading Grand Canyon wildfires force evacuations
The White Sage Fire, which is 0% contained and has scorched roughly 8,700 acres of land, is burning outside the Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim. So far, around 500 tourists have been safely evacuated, authorities said on Friday.
·Paris, France
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The fire has already burned more than 400 hectares of brush to the north.
·Montreal, Canada
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