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North Rim, Grand Canyon and Dragon Bravo

Dragon Bravo Fire burns through over 140,000 acres at North Rim of Grand Canyon
The lightning-caused Arizona wildfire is not going away anytime soon, and its place in history is cemented by way of over 140,000 acres burned.
Sen. Mark Kelly: Dragon Bravo devastates North Rim, but South Rim open for business
The still-dangerous Arizona wildfire will require rebuilding and rethinking access to the North Rim to include winter, Kelly said.
Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed in wildfire, which closes North Rim for season
The Dragon Bravo Fire engulfed the Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim, destroying the landmark building and dozens of structures while firefighters battle a second blaze north of the canyon.
Dragon Bravo Fire on the Grand Canyon North Rim jumps up to 29% containment
The Dragon Bravo Fire on the Grand Canyon's North Rim was 29% contained as of Aug. 7, having burned over 132,000 acres since July 4. Dry conditions and strong winds were challenging firefighting efforts, with a contingency line holding on the north side.
Grand Canyon North Rim closed amid raging wildfires
The Dragon Bravo Fire burning inside Grand Canyon National Park has destroyed dozens of structures, including a beloved and historic lodge.
Crews struggle to contain wildfire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon
Historically dry conditions have combined with gusty winds to make it harder for crews to get a handle on a wildfire burning along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, causing containment figures to plummet as the blaze nearly tripled in size in just a few days.
Containment on massive Dragon Bravo Fire near Grand Canyon jumps to 36% with 141,147 acres burned
As of Aug. 9, 1,335 personnel are working to contain the fire, which is being fueled by mixed conifer, aspen regeneration and ponderosa pine.
Historic lodge on Grand Canyon North Rim destroyed by wildfire
PHOENIX — The historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim was consumed by a wildfire , Grand Canyon National Park officials said on July 13, as the roaring blazes have prompted evacuations and air quality concerns in the area.
Dragon Bravo Fire becomes 7th largest wildfire in Arizona history; burns over 140K acres
The Dragon Bravo Fire has exploded to over 105,000 acres, making it the largest wildfire in the United States so far this year.
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Dragon Bravo Fire becomes largest wildfire in continental U.S.

The Dragon Bravo Fire, situated at Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim, is now the largest wildfire in the continental ...

North Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison reopening after wildfire, South Rim remains closed

MONTROSE, Colo. — The North Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison is set to reopen after a wildfire. The National Park ...

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park’s north rim to reopen next week

Black Canyon of the Gunnison officials will reopen the national park’s north rim on Thursday as the South Rim wildfire ...

Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon Lodge, North Rim closes for the season

The Grand Canyon Lodge was one of dozens of structures destroyed in a fast-moving wildfire in Arizona over the weekend, the ...
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Dragon Bravo Fire managers hope to turn a corner as weather conditions predicted to shift

One month to the day after the Dragon Bravo Fire was started by lightning, managers say they're hopeful that changing weather and fuel types will help them increase containment.

New Jersey man missing in Grand Canyon 'mega-fire' as search efforts continue week later

Thomas Daniel Gibbs, 35, of New Jersey, went missing in the Grand Canyon days before a mega-fire was declared, remaining unaccounted for roughly a week.

How the Dragon Bravo Fire created its own weather

The Dragon Bravo Fire broke out on July 4 as a result of a lightning strike and was driven by inaccessible terrain and winds, according to Grand Canyon National Park. Since then, it has grown to a " ...