Overview

• Two large lightning-driven wildfires continue to scorch thousands of hectares on the North Rim under extreme drought and unpredictable winds.
• The Bravo Dragon Fire destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge on July 14, leaving the key lodging in ruins.
• National Park Service officials have extended the North Rim closure through spring 2026 to safeguard visitors and support firefighting operations.
• Fire crews are prioritizing perimeter defenses as shifting winds and parched conditions hamper full containment.
• Governor Katie Hobbs has called for an independent review of the fire response and a chlorine gas leak that prompted further evacuations.