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Grand Canyon, North Rim 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.
Optimism Grows as Firefighters Achieve 36% Containment of Dragon Bravo Fire at Grand Canyon
Progress in containing the Dragon Bravo Fire is seen, with 36% containment and 1,370 personnel fighting the blaze.
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 park’s less busy side and what wildfire has taken away.
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.
Dragon Bravo Fire north of Grand Canyon sees minor growth as containment remains the same
The destructive Dragon Bravo Fire north of the Grand Canyon saw some minor growth on Saturday as containment of the fire remained the same.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...
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What makes the Grand Canyon fire so strong and unpredictable?

A massive wildfire on the north rim of the Grand Canyon is still burning, a month after it started. The Dragon-Bravo Fire has charred more than 123,000 acres, making it the largest fire in the ...