White Sage Fire Daily Update - Aug. 1, 2025
Highlights
Firefighters are successfully repairing suppression lines. Resources continue to patrol the fire and backhaul equipment. A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team of interdisciplinary professionals has begun evaluating fire impacts to determine rehabilitation needs and strategies. The Color Country Type 3 Team is coordinating closely with the North Kaibab Ranger District, BLM Arizona Strip District, and local cooperators to meet the needs of the changing fire conditions.
Weather
Today’s high temperature is 90° F with a minimum humidity of 8%. There is a 10% chance of brief showers and thunderstorms. Winds will be out of the southwest 2 to 6 mph until 9:00 a.m. then strengthening to 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph. Gusty and erratic winds expected near thunderstorms. Very dry air returns on Saturday along with stronger winds.
White Sage Fire activity is expected to remain low. Light, individual smokes may be visible from Highway 89A for weeks to come as fuels continue to smolder. Expect to see visible smoke columns over the Dragon Bravo Fire as activity picks up in the afternoon. Smoke will continue drifting northeast towards House Rock Valley, Lake Powell, and Page. Drivers are advised that firefighters continue to work along roadways. Smoke may reduce visibility, please drive with care.
Closures
Public lands within the Kaibab National Forest North Kaibab Ranger District, including the Jacob Lake Campground, remain closed due to the Dragon Bravo Fire. Up-to-date information can be found by visiting the Kaibab National Forest website.
U.S. Route 89A and BLM 1065/House Rock Valley Road are open. Grand Canyon Highway (State Route 67) remains closed. For additional information, check the Arizona Department of Transportation website.
Information about current closures on Grand Canyon National Park can be found on the National Park Service website.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.