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The White Sage Fire near the North Rim of the Grand Canyon has grown to 19,000 acres, prompting evacuations for nearby residents, according to the Bureau of Land Management. As of the morning of July 12, BLM reported the fire had spread to 19,153 acres, with no containment achieved by firefighters.
The Coconino County Sheriff's Office helped evacuate people from an area north of Jacob Lake and campers in the Kaibab National Forest nearby.
Authorities increased the size of the evacuation zone for the White Sage Fire north of the Grand Canyon on Friday morning.
PHOENIX — Residents on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon have been ordered to evacuate due to a fire in Grand Canyon National Park. The fire, named the Dragon Bravo Fire, is approximately 150 acres and was caused by lightning on July 4, officials with the National Park Service said.
Evacuations have been ordered for the area north of Jacob Lake, in northern Arizona, due to the White Sage Fire.
A 63-year-old woman was found a quarter mile away from her vehicle. The investigation indicated she was returning to the trailhead when she collapsed.