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Dragon Bravo Fire grows to more than 134,000 acres

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.
Dragon Bravo Fire grows, burning over 141,000 acres in the Grand Canyon
The Dragon Bravo Fire is now the largest wildfire ever recorded in the Grand Canyon, burning more than 141,000 acres. The fire continues to grow to the north, but at the South Rim, crews are about 11 miles from the flames.
Dragon Bravo Fire north of Grand Canyon sees minor growth as containment grows slightly
The destructive Dragon Bravo Fire north of the Grand Canyon saw some minor growth on Saturday as containment of the fire remained the same.
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.
Grand Canyon Wildfire Spreads to More Than 126,000 Acres
The Dragon Bravo fire has been burning for more than a month, fueled by record-low humidity that has hampered containment efforts.
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.
With 130,000 acres burned in Grand Canyon wildfire, residents air frustration with its handling
Fire officials met with residents Tuesday in Fredonia to explain the latest on the Dragon Bravo Fire burning on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim.
Containment on massive Dragon Bravo Fire near Grand Canyon jumps to 37% with 143,489 acres burned
As of Aug. 10, 1,326 personnel are working to contain the fire, which is being fueled by mixed conifer, aspen regeneration and ponderosa pine.
Dragon Bravo Fire Near Grand Canyon Explodes into Megafire and Begins Creating Its Own Weather
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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

While the Dragon Bravo Fire has burned more than 123,000 acres, much of the surrounding national park remains open. Here’s ...
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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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Massive Grand Canyon Wildfire Raises Year-Round Fire Fears

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Grand Canyon fire rages, one month on

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NJ hiker missing for more than a week in Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park where ‘mega-fire’ is raging

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Grand Canyon Reaches Size Of New Orleans

The Dragon Bravo Fire in the Grand Canyon has eaten 134,000 acres and is only 36% contained. That is larger than the city of New Orleans, and there is a chance the fire could grow to as large as ...
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2 public meetings this week as Grand Canyon wildfire continues to grow

The Dragon Bravo Fire continues to burn, with a footprint of more than 126,000 acres and only 13% containment on Tuesday.
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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 ...