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Colorado national park reopens; Grand Canyon fire quadruples in week
A national park in southwest Colorado partially reopened Wednesday for the first time since a fire broke out earlier this month, while a fire at Grand Canyon National Park prompted more closures outside of the park.
Grand Canyon National Park enters fire restrictions as North Rim burns
As of July 17, it enters the stage prohibiting campfires, charcoal grills and outdoor smoking throughout the park’s campgrounds and residential areas.
Fire restrictions put in place for Grand Canyon National Park
COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — Stage 2 fire restrictions will go into effect July 17 for Grand Canyon National Park due to the high threat of wildfire danger in the region. The U.S. Department of Interior said the restrictions will be applied to the South Rim and all other areas of the park.
Wildfires Continue to Burn At the Grand Canyon—Here's What to Know
The latest on the Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires. Plus, the trails, lodges, and campgrounds that are closed to visitors.
Fire restrictions in place amid wildfire danger at Grand Canyon National Park
All wood-burning and charcoal fires, such as campfires and charcoal barbecues, are prohibited. In addition, visitors and residents can only use liquid petroleum appliances like stoves, lanterns or heating devices in an empty area or one that doesn’t have flammable materials within three feet.
A wildfire has devastated the Grand Canyon's North Rim. What to know
The Dragon Bravo Fire started burning on July 4, but grew out of control a week later because of strong winds and destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge.
Wildfire raging near Grand Canyon grows into a 'megafire'
The Dragon Bravo Fire, ignited by lightning around July 4, has become the largest wildfire in the continental United States in 2025.
Fire at Grand Canyon National Park grows beyond 100,000 acres
Tourists on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon look across it to the Dragon Bravo Fire burning on the North Rim, July 29, 2025 Hundreds of tourists meander around Mather Point on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park,
Grand Canyon fire grows into a megafire and creates its own weather. It’s not done yet
The Dragon Bravo Fire exploded in size to 105,415 acres along the Grand Canyon’s North Rim on Thursday as heat and strong winds drove the growth.
Grand Canyon fire adds to 7.5 million acres of burned national parkland, analysis shows
A USA TODAY analysis found more than 600 fires that burned at least partly inside national parks in the past four decades.
Video shows Grand Canyon wildfire smoke forming huge pyrocumulus cloud
The wildfire that destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge​ earlier this month has expanded in recent days, fueled by hot, dry conditions, fire officials in Arizona said.
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Containment drops as Dragon Bravo Fire grows to more than 100,000 acres; White Sage Fire continues to burn

The Dragon Bravo Fire has grown to over 100,000 acres as of July 31. Crews continue to work to control the fire.
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Grand Canyon sets in place fire restrictions

Stage 2 fire restrictions are in place at the Grand Canyon National Park due to high fire danger. On July 17, 2025, stage 2 ...
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Grand Canyon implements Stage 2 fire restrictions - KTAR.com

PHOENIX – As crews battled to contain two wildfires in northern Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions on Thursday. The restrictions will remain in effect ...
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OPINION: Playing with fire: in defense of controlled burns as a useful tool

The devastating loss of Grand Canyon Lodge isn’t a reason to put new restrictions on good fire.
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How Natural Causes And Human Factors Led To The Disastorous Grand Canyon Fire

A fast-moving wildfire is currently tearing through the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, forcing evacuations, ...
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New evacuations ordered because of Monroe Canyon Fire; power structures burned

The Monroe Canyon Fire burns near Mormon Mountain in Sevier County on Monday. The central Utah wildfire is now the state's ...
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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 ...