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Dragon Bravo Fire, Grand Canyon

Dragon Bravo Fire erupts to 94K acres burned while containment sinks to 4%
Just a week ago, on July 22, the Dragon Bravo Fire had burned 13,662 acres, and firefighters reached 26% containment.
Dragon Bravo Fire grows to 94K acres along Grand Canyon’s North Rim; closures in place
A massive wildfire in northern Arizona has grown by thousands of acres over the weekend, as firefighters work to regain containment.
Community Rallies as Historic Kaibab Lodge Near Grand Canyon Faces Threat from Dragon Bravo Fire
Kaibab Lodge owner supports firefighters as the Dragon Bravo Fire nears, with hopes of preserving the almost 100-year-old historic property.
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.
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.
Fire activity continues to increase on Dragon Bravo Fire near Grand Canyon
Record dry conditions and gusty winds lead to an increase in fire activity on the Dragon Bravo Fire on Friday. As of Saturday morning, the fire is at 35,456 acres and is 26% contained. The dry conditions and wind pushed the fire to the north,
Dragon Bravo fire map: Blaze grows to 71,000 acres
A lightning strike ignited the Dragon Bravo fire in the Grand Canyon's North Rim on July 4. In the three weeks the fire has been burning, there have been no injuries or fatalities, although 100 structures in the North Rim have been destroyed,
Dragon Bravo Fire grows to 94K acres, containment shrinks
The Dragon Bravo Fire has grown to over 94,000 acres near the Grand Canyon. Containment on the fire has shrunk to 4%.
Dragon Bravo Fire in Grand Canyon National Park burns nearly 95,000 acres, officials say
As of July 29, 1,000 personnel are working to contain the fire, which is being fueled by mixed conifer, aspen regeneration and ponderosa pine.
Dragon Bravo Fire: Family loses home to blaze
As of July 29, the Dragon Bravo Fire has burned over 71,000 acres of land near the Grand Canyon National Park, and it is only 9% contained. As the fire continues to burn, more buildings and homes are being consumed by the flames,
Containment lines weaken on Dragon Bravo Fire
Containment on the Dragon Bravo Fire in northern Arizona has dropped to 13%. The fire has burned 55,000 acres and has destroyed dozens of structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim.
Containment of Grand Canyon fire burning on North Rim shrinks to 13%
The Dragon Bravo Fire near the Grand Canyon's North Rim lost containment, dropping to 13% due to dry, windy weather. The fire ...
Dragon Bravo Fire burns 105,000 acres, becomes 10th largest wildfire in Arizona history
The wildfire along the Grand Canyon's North Rim has grown in size, and now it's officially considered a "megafire." ...
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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.
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Grand Canyon fire is burning out of control. Arizona needs answers | Opinion
Without more details about the early response to the Dragon Bravo Fire, the same mistakes could be repeated, and not just at the Grand Canyon.
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Dragon Bravo Fire expands to nearly 100,000 acres as dry, windy conditions persist
Dry, windy conditions are hampering efforts to contain the destructive Dragon Bravo Fire near the Grand Canyon.