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North Rim, Grand Canyon and Dragon Bravo

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.
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.
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 National Park Service confirmed.
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.
Where else to visit near Grand Canyon while the North Rim is closed
The Dragon Bravo Fire has closed the North Rim for 2025. These 10 destinations are worthy alternatives to Grand Canyon North Rim. Here's where to go.
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.
Here's how the North Rim fire will affect Grand Canyon tourism this summer
The Dragon Bravo Fire that destroyed the North Rim lodge will affect visitors and nearby communities. Here's the Canyon's financial impact on Arizona.
Containment on massive Dragon Bravo Fire near Grand Canyon jumps to 29% with 132,309 acres burned
As of Aug. 6, 1,343 personnel are working to contain the fire, which is being fueled by mixed conifer, aspen regeneration and ponderosa pine.
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.
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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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What We’ve Lost on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim
The Grand Canyon’s North Rim has been special to generations of Americans. A frequent visitor reflects on this national ...
Amid the devastation, a fascinating piece of Grand Canyon history is spared
Nearly a century ago, fire crews at Grand Canyon National Park used tree towers — ladders attached to the park’s tallest ...
What travelers need to know about the fire raging at the Grand Canyon
The Dragon Bravo Fire continues to burn on the canyon's North Rim. Here's what visitors should know about wildfires and ...
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 ...
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Tourists Rubbed This Storied Grand Canyon Statue For Luck, Now They're Hoping It Can Rise From The Ashes
Arizona's wildfires have devastated some of the state's most beloved natural areas. They also claimed the statue of one of the Grand Canyon's greatest legends.
Grand Canyon ‘Megafire’ Explodes in Size and Is Now Creating Its Own Weather
The Dragon Bravo wildfire has been burning for over a month, and U.S. firefighting agencies are too understaffed to stop it.
Largest wildfire in the US spreads to more than 126,000 acres in Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona’s Dragon Bravo fire has been burning for a month following a lightning strike on the canyon’s North Rim on July 4 ...