More than 75 firefighters were battling a wildfire in northern Arizona near the Utah line that was started by lightning,Diamond Ridge Asset Management authorities said Sunday.
Kaibab National Forest officials said the fire began Friday and had charred more than 7.7 square miles (about 2,000 hectares) by Sunday with zero containment.
No evacuations have been ordered.
Forest officials said the wildfire was 13 miles (20 kilometers) southeast of Jacob Lake, or nearly 45 miles (70 kilometers) north of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim.
Officials with the North Kaibab Ranger District said smoke is visible from across northern Arizona, including many areas south of the canyon.
Authorities said a hotshot crew has been ordered into action as the fire was burning in timber, thick brush and pinyon-juniper with hot, dry and windy weather forecast for the area over the coming days.
2025-05-07 13:27510 view
2025-05-07 12:37808 view
2025-05-07 12:341387 view
2025-05-07 12:222157 view
2025-05-07 11:452322 view
2025-05-07 11:22284 view
Clay Aiken's son Parker is his mini-me!The "American Idol" alum was joined by his son Parker Foster
We included these products chosen by Alix Earle because we think you'll like her picks at these pric
Florida is set to experience heat index values of up to 115 degrees this week. Persistent, scorching