Overview

• The White Sage Fire and Bravo Dragon Fire, both ignited by July 4 lightning strikes, have scorched about 7,700 and 2,000 hectares respectively and still burn under efforts slowed by drought and erratic winds.
• On July 14, the Bravo Dragon Fire destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge along with roughly 50 to 80 administrative and visitor buildings.
• A chlorine gas leak at a park water treatment facility led to the evacuation of firefighters and hikers from the canyon corridors.
• Park authorities have shuttered the North Rim to all visitors through October 15, 2025, while keeping the heavily trafficked South Rim open.
• No injuries have been reported and Governor Katie Hobbs has called for an independent investigation into the blazes’ causes and response.