Dragon Bravo Fire Continues to Expand as Containment Remains the Same
NORTH RIM OF GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA, AUG 6 – The lightning-caused fire has prompted evacuations and closures while over 1,300 personnel work to contain 13% of the 130,520-acre blaze amid dry heat and gusty winds.
- On Wednesday, August 6, the Dragon Bravo Fire burned 130,520 acres along Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim, with containment at 13 percent.
- Amid dry heat, gusty winds fueled the fire, which began on July 4th, 2025 after a lightning strike.
- With over 1,300 personnel, crews continue to focus on holding firelines north and building anchor points southwest with ground and air resources.
- Officials have closed the Grand Canyon North Rim for the 2025 season after the fire destroyed dozens of structures including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge.
- Amid lingering smoke, critical fire weather is expected to return August 7-8, prompting air quality advisories from the Smoke Outlook webpage.
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Dragon Bravo Fire Incident Management Team hosts public meeting in Fredonia; promise after-action report
On the evening of August 5, 2025, a combined team of fire response officials, including the United States Park Service, United States Forest Service and Southwest Complex Incident Management Team Two hosted a public meeting, including a question-and-answer session, in Fredonia to inform the public on the progress on the Dragon Bravo fire. The early phase of the meeting was dedicated to the current fire prevention strategies, lines and pot…
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