Grand Canyon Fire Update
The Dragon Bravo Fire: Devastation at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim
Grand Canyon North Rim fire
A lightning-sparked blaze dubbed the Dragon Bravo Fire has burned roughly 5,700 acres (see update below) on the North Rim since it ignited on July 4. Intense winds on July 12 drove rapid expansion that leveled the historic 1930’s Grand Canyon Lodge and at least 70–80 additional structures; containment remains at 0 %. The National Park Service has closed the entire North Rim for the remainder of the 2025 season, evacuated all visitors and staff, and shut interior trails— including Phantom Ranch— after a chlorine-gas leak from a fire-damaged water-treatment plant. No injuries are reported
UPDATE: August 5, 2025
As of August 5 the Dragon Bravo fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is the largest wildfire currently burning in the continental United States. Since its start on July 4, the fire has burned over 116,500 acres. Over 1200 firefighters are working on the blaze which is only 12% contained. The fire has destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge, along with numerous other park buildings and has closed the North Rim of the Grand Canyon through the end of the year.
UPDATE: August 8, 2025
The Dragon Bravo fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is now 36% contained as of August 8. The fire, which started on July 4 from a lightening strike, has done extensive damage over the last month, destroying the iconic Grand Canyon Lodge and many of the North Rim buildings. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon will be closed to visitors for the rest of the year. More than 141,000 acres have burned since July 4. Over 1300 personnel are working on the blaze.
UPDATE: August 22, 2025
The Dragon Bravo fire at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon now covers 145,500 acres and is 63% contained as of August 21, 2925. The fire started on July 4 and has caused great devastation to park infrastructure, leading to the closure of the North Rim and Phantom Ranch for the rest of this year.
Source: AZ Emergency information Network