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North Rim, Grand Canyon and Dragon Bravo Fire

Dragon Bravo Fire erupts to 94K acres burned while containment sinks to 4%
Just a week ago, on July 22, the Dragon Bravo Fire had burned 13,662 acres, and firefighters reached 26% containment.
Dragon Bravo Fire grows to 94K acres along Grand Canyon’s North Rim; closures in place
A massive wildfire in northern Arizona has grown by thousands of acres over the weekend, as firefighters work to regain containment.
Containment of Grand Canyon fire burning on North Rim shrinks to 13%
The Dragon Bravo Fire near the Grand Canyon's North Rim lost containment, dropping to 13% due to dry, windy weather. The fire grew to 45,000 acres and advanced four miles north, threatening structures near the park's north entrance.
Arizona lawmakers demand answers as Dragon Bravo Fire threatens Grand Canyon's North Rim
The lightning-sparked Dragon Bravo Fire continues to burn near the Grand Canyon's North Rim, prompting concerns for the historic Kaibab Lodge and pushing politicians to demand answers regarding the initial containment efforts.
Dragon Bravo Fire grows to 55,000+ acres along Grand Canyon’s North Rim
A massive wildfire in northern Arizona has grown by thousands of acres over the weekend, as firefighters work to regain containment.The Dragon Bravo Fire has scorched more than 55,000 acres as of July 28 and is only 13% contained.
Feds thinned Grand Canyon fuels before Dragon Bravo Fire, but some work was years old
Forest managers repeatedly burned and thinned fuels across the zone that the Dragon Bravo Fire torched. But Grand Canyon treatments were years old.
New photos of the Grand Canyon show Dragon Bravo Fire devastation
The Dragon Bravo Fire has left a path of destruction in the Grand Canyon's North Rim, burning down the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. The National Park Service on July 19 released photos of the park, showing burned-down structures, charred mountainsides and a smoke-filled canyon.
Dragon Bravo fire map: Blaze grows to 71,000 acres
The Dragon Bravo fire has grown by nearly 30,000 acres in the span of three days as record-low humidities create challenging conditions and decrease the containment firefighters have secured over the past three weeks the flames have been burning.
Dragon Bravo Fire grows to 94K acres, containment shrinks
The Dragon Bravo Fire has grown to over 94,000 acres near the Grand Canyon. Containment on the fire has shrunk to 4%.
Dragon Bravo Fire in Grand Canyon National Park burns over 71,000 acres, officials say
As of July 27, 1,048 personnel are working to contain the fire, which is being fueled by mixed conifer, aspen regeneration and ponderosa pine.
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Dragon Bravo Fire expands to nearly 100,000 acres as dry, windy conditions persist
Dry, windy conditions are hampering efforts to contain the destructive Dragon Bravo Fire near the Grand Canyon.
Utah-Arizona towns feel burn of wildfire fallout, lack of tourism dollars
As wildfires continue to burn across northern Arizona, Coconino County officials have applied for a federal Economic Injury ...
Grand Canyon fire now ranks among largest blazes at US national parks
The fire burning at the Grand Canyon is now the largest active wildfire affecting national parks nationwide — and the ...
White Sage Fire grows to nearly 59K acres with 83% containment in northern Arizona
Highway closures and evacuations remain in effect as a wildfire burns more than 58,000 acres in Coconino County. It is one of two blazes raging at or near the northern rim of the Grand Canyon.
Arizona Governor Wants Investigation of Federal Handling of Grand Canyon Fire
Gov. Katie Hobbs questioned why the U.S. government decided to manage the Dragon Bravo fire, which started with a lightning ...
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Over 1,100 firefighters battling 2 wildfires north of Grand Canyon, dry weather fueling flames
About 1,100 firefighters are involved in efforts to suppress two Arizona wildfires burning north of the Grand Canyon.
Jacob Lake Inn faces new challenge as wildfires burn around Grand Canyon
Smiling faces and eager helpers filled Jacob Lake Inn on Monday afternoon. The lodge is nestled in the pines of the Kaibab ...