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Dragon Bravo, Grand Canyon and North Rim

Crews gain ground in the battle to suppress Dragon Bravo Fire north of Grand Canyon
The destructive Dragon Bravo Fire north of the Grand Canyon saw some minor growth on Saturday as containment of the fire remained the same.
Dragon Bravo Fire grows, burning over 141,000 acres in the Grand Canyon
The Dragon Bravo Fire is now the largest wildfire ever recorded in the Grand Canyon, burning more than 141,000 acres. The fire continues to grow to the north, but at the South Rim, crews are about 11 miles from the flames.
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.
Fire destroys North Rim Lodge, but not its singular place in the Grand Canyon's story
Fire burned the Grand Canyon's North Rim Lodge, not for the first time, but the building left a legacy for all who visited it.
Dragon Bravo Fire near Grand Canyon grows to more than 116K acres
The Grand Canyon has been on fire for a month, as crews continue to battle the continental United States' largest wildfire this year.
Dragon Bravo Fire threatens Kaibab Lodge near Grand Canyon
The Kaibab Lodge posted on Facebook, saying the fire is rapidly approaching the lodge, which is a "place woven with memories, laughter, and generations of awe."
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.
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.
Dragon Bravo Fire grows to 105K acres along Grand Canyon’s North Rim; largest wildfire in US
A massive wildfire in northern Arizona has grown by thousands of acres over the weekend, as firefighters work to regain containment.
Containment on massive Dragon Bravo Fire near Grand Canyon jumps to 37% with 143,489 acres burned
As of Aug. 10, 1,326 personnel are working to contain the fire, which is being fueled by mixed conifer, aspen regeneration and ponderosa pine.
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Historic Grand Canyon Lodge Lost as Dragon Bravo Fire Engulfs 130,000 Acres, Frustrated Fredonia Residents Question Response Efforts
The Dragon Bravo Fire has consumed over 130,000 acres of the Grand Canyon, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge.
What Travelers Need to Know About the Fire Raging at the Grand Canyon
While the Dragon Bravo Fire has burned more than 123,000 acres, much of the surrounding national park remains open. Here’s ...
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'Just say a prayer': Dragon Bravo Fire nears Kaibab Lodge
Crews were making progress on the Dragon Bravo Fire until the fire blew up due to hot and dry conditions. The fire's ...