Overview

• After weeks of partial control the Dragon Bravo Fire reignited late July and now covers more than 220 square kilometers on the North Rim.
• About 1,000 personnel are fighting the blaze with containment stalled at 13 percent.
• Park officials have extended the North Rim closure through the end of 2025 while keeping the South Rim open to visitors.
• Flames have destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and damaged roughly 70 other buildings in the affected area.
• Extreme heat warnings forecasting up to 45 °C and strong winds are hampering firefighting efforts in the park’s rugged terrain.