A rapidly growing wildfire in far northern Coconino County has scorched more than 40,000 acres which resulting in highway closures and evacuations. Dubbed the White Sage Fire, the blaze is one of two active wildfires burning near the northern rim of the Grand Canyon.

GRAND CANYON VILLAGE, Ariz — A historic lodge and prominent fixture on the Grand Canyon's North Rim has burned down. Officials with Grand Canyon National Park confirmed the Grand Canyon Lodge was destroyed by the Dragon Bravo Fire, which continues to burn with zero containment.

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials received confirmatory test results July 11, 2025, and have confirmed that a Coconino County resident has died from pneumonic plague,

A person in northern Arizona died from bubonic (pneumonic) plague, marking Coconino County's first death from the disease since 2007.

The review period allows for the public to go over the goals and policies while ensuring the plan reflects the community's values and vision for the future.

Parts of the Jacob Lake area are under GO evacuation orders, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is also evacuating. The fire has grown to 8,700 acres.

Coconino County Sheriff's Office responds to 770 calls over Independence Day weekend, collaborates with other agencies, and focuses on public safety.