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Dragon Bravo Fire, Arizona

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 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.
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.
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 grows to more than 132,000 acres; White Sage Fire continues to burn
The Dragon Bravo Fire has grown to over 132,000 acres, making its way onto the list of the 10 biggest fires in Arizona history.
Dragon Bravo Fire is now 10th largest wildfire in Arizona's history
The Drago Bravo Fire has burned over 100,000 acres near the Grand Canyon, making it the 10th largest wildfire in the history of Arizona.
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 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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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
NJ hiker missing for more than a week in Arizona national park where ‘mega-fire’ is raging
A New Jersey hiker has been missing for more than a week in Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park where a raging “mega-fire” ...
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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.
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Grand Canyon's Dragon Bravo Fire Now Largest Active Wildfire in U.S., Urges Arizona Rep. Blackman for Safety Compliance
Dragon Bravo Fire becomes the largest U.S. wildfire of the year, burning over 105,000 acres with only 9% containment.