White Sage Fire Daily Update - July 28, 2025
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Highlights
Highway 89A has been re-opened to the public. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District rescinded the fire area closure near Vermilion Cliffs National Monument today due to decreased fire threat and activity related to the White Sage Fire.
The rescission reopens roads that were closed for public and firefighter safety during suppression and repair work along FR 22 and BLM Road 1065 (House Rock Valley). Fire managers are asking for the public's help to remain aware of fire resources that are continuing suppression and repair efforts along the fire perimeter and roadways. Please travel safely in the vicinity of the fire. Highway 67 south of Jacob Lake remains closed.
The White Sage Fire is mapped at 59,070 acres due to improved mapping and unburned interior fuels being consumed. The Oak Point Fire, a small 85-acre fire about 8 miles south of the main fire, is 100 percent controlled. The total acreage reported for the White Sage Fire now reflects both the White Sage and Oak Point Fires.
There is a potential for individual, light smokes that may be visible within the White Sage Fire perimeter from Highway 89A. Occasional smokes can be expected in the weeks to come. Those fuels will likely smolder for some time.
Throughout the fire footprint, crews are focused on suppression repair, using heavy equipment to move soil and logs back into dozer lines and hand lines. Suppression repair helps to minimize erosion, which can hinder regrowth and water absorption.
On the west and south sides of the fire, firefighters are grading roads and spreading seeds appropriate for the area to help the vegetation recover.
On the north side, crews are continuing suppression repair along the Winter Road. They are also rebuilding fences that were damaged and re-seeding the area.
The east side of the fire is still uncontained due to difficult terrain, but there has been minimal fire activity for several days, so firefighters are patrolling and making sure there is no further movement.
Highway 67 remains closed for the Dragon Bravo Fire. For additional information, check the Arizona Department of Transportation website.
Fire Weather
Hot temperatures, with single digit minimum relative humidity values and poor overnight recovery into Tuesday morning. Increasing monsoonal moisture will result in slight chance of (10 percent) of thunderstorms late Monday, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday and a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday and Thursday. With the increasing clouds and moisture, temperatures will gradually lower this week and relative humidity values will increase. Thunderstorms may be accompanied by strong, gusty and erratic winds to 45+ mph and dangerous lightning.
Forest Closures
Closure information on the Kaibab National Forest is being updated regularly. Up to date information can be found by visiting the Kaibab National Forest 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.