Fire Information: Phone: (928) 218-4240 daily from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Email: 2025.whitesage@firenet.gov
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BLMArizona and https://www.facebook.com/KaibabNF
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/azasd-white-sage-fire
| 75% contained | 58,980 acres | 471 personnel | 15 miles southeast of Fredonia, AZ | Burning in brush, timber, & grass | No structures lost | Cause: lightning |
Highlights
The White Sage Fire is mapped at 58,980 acres and is 75 percent contained, an 11 percent increase from yesterday. The Oak Point Fire is mapped at 85 acres and is 100 percent contained. Weather conditions are conducive for active fire behavior.
On the west side of the fire, crews with heavy equipment are engaged in suppression repair efforts. This entails pulling back berms, placing vegetation on disturbed soil, and spreading approved seed mix to stabilize soil and restore the natural appearance of the area. Today crews will begin repairing livestock fencing damaged during suppression efforts. Fencing is important infrastructure used to manage grazing allotments on public lands.
Multiple crews continue to work on the north and east side of the fire. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) equipped with infrared cameras identified lingering hot spots. Crews then moved into the fire perimeter and secured those areas using direct attack tactics. Culvert replacement and repairs will begin on House Rock Road.
One task force remains available within the temporary flight restriction area to respond to any new fire starts. A task force is made up of various firefighting equipment and personnel designed to respond quickly and effectively to new fire starts.
Highway 89A remains closed, for additional information on the reopening, monitor the Arizona Department of Transportation website: https://www.az511.com/
Fire Weather
The Incident Meteorologist predicts gusty afternoon winds, dry conditions, temperatures in the high 80’s, and minimum RH levels of 6-11%. Fire activity may increase due to dropping humidity and elevated temperatures.
Evacuations and Closures
Evacuation information is being updated regularly by Coconino County. Residents and the public are urged to stay informed by visiting Coconino County Emergency Management.
Closure information on the Kaibab National Forest is being updated regularly. Up to date information can be found by visiting: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/kaibab.
