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Lightning-Ignited Fires Swell to Tens of Thousands of Acres in Grand and Black Canyon Parks

Rapid fire growth fueled by extreme heat has driven a multiagency response to mount large-scale suppression efforts against smoke-filled skies.

As of 8:45 p.m. on July 11, the Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is estimated at 1,500 acres.
This photo provided by the National Parks Service shows smoke from wildfires in the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park in Colorado on Thursday, July 10, 2025, after high temperatures, very low humidity, gusty winds, and very dry vegetation across the region led to extreme fire danger. (NPS via AP)
This photo provided by Melinda Rich shows smoke from a wildfire behind the Jacob Lake Inn in Jacob Lake, Ariz., on Thursday, July 10, 2025. (Melinda Rich via AP)
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Overview

  • The South Rim fire in Black Canyon of the Gunnison has swelled to 2,892 acres and remains 0% contained while the White Sage Fire near Grand Canyon’s North Rim has grown past 19,000 acres.
  • Mandatory evacuations are in place for the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Bostwick Park residents and nearby trails, and key access routes including U.S. 50, U.S. 347 and the K37 Trail have been closed.
  • Federal, state and park agencies are coordinating a large-scale firefighting effort with air tankers, helicopters and ground crews under the direction of a Complex Incident Management Team.
  • Red flag warnings remain in effect as extreme heat, low humidity and gusty winds continue to fuel rapid fire growth and erratic behavior.
  • No injuries have been reported and air quality health advisories have been issued for communities across southwest Colorado due to heavy smoke.