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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 United States. The wildfire has scorched 134,049 acres, according to an incident update on Friday.
Dragon Bravo Fire becomes 7th largest wildfire in Arizona history; burns over 130K 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.
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 " megafire ," defined by the National Interagency Fire Center as a wildfire that burns more than 100,000 acres.
Dragon Bravo Fire becomes Arizona's 7th largest wildfire since 1990
The Dragon Bravo Fire in northern Arizona is now the seventh largest in the state since 1990. Here's how much it's burned.
Dragon Bravo Fire Near Grand Canyon Grows into 'Megafire' and Even Creates Its Own Weather
A wildfire burning near the Grand Canyon has grown into what experts call a 'megafire,' and it has even developed its own weather.
Dragon Bravo Fire Grows to Largest Wildfire in the Continental U.S.
The fire in Grand Canyon National Park has grown to more than 100,000 acres amid dry weather and a weak monsoon season in Arizona.
Map: Dragon Bravo Fire now largest US wildfire in 2025, sparked by July 4 lightning strike
The Dragon Bravo Fire, ignited by lightning around July 4, has become the largest wildfire in the continental United States in 2025.
Containment increases on Dragon Bravo Fire
The Dragon Bravo Fire is the eighth-largest wildfire in Arizona's history and is currently the largest fire burning in the continental U.S. As of Aug. 7, it's burned over 130,000 acres and is now 29% contained.
Massive smoke clouds seen from the air above the Dragon Bravo fire
Smoke from the Dragon Bravo fire burning in Arizona could be seen from the air on Sunday (August 3). (Video credit: Edward Hutchinson @ed_hutch)
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 ...
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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.
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Impacts of Dragon Bravo Fire are daunting, even before the flames are out
Businesses small and large are struggling with the abrupt loss of revenue across the region and the uncertainty of the near ...
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Dragon Bravo Fire sees slight growth in containment despite more critical fire weather
The Dragon Bravo Fire added another 10,000 acres to its footprint as its swath of destruction surpassed 100,000 acres.
Spending slows in Page amid low lake levels, wildfire fallout
The northern Arizona city of Page is dealing with smoke and low Lake Powell levels, hurting already-low tourism.
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Dragon Bravo Fire is now nearly the size of Tucson; crews forced to truck water in
Fire officials told community members in northern Arizona on Wednesday that intensely dry conditions and strong winds are ...
Dangerous wildfire smoke hurting air quality in US as extreme heat and fire concerns grow
Heavy storms in the Carolinas brought between 1 to 4 inches of rain and prompted several flash flood warnings on Friday.