PHOENIX — The massive Dragon Bravo Fire burning north of the Grand Canyon saw only slight growth Sunday, even as firefighters made modest gains in containment.
Officials said the blaze reached 143,489 acres by Sunday morning, with containment increasing to 37%. On Saturday, it measured 141,147 acres at 36% contained, continuing a trend of four consecutive days with only minimal spread.
Fire weather conditions remain near critical, with gusty winds up to 30 mph and low humidity expected through midweek. Still, no Red Flag Warning was issued. Crews have focused their efforts on securing key sections of the fireline, completing work on the southwest corner near State Route 67 on Saturday.
The wildfire, which began July 4 after a lightning strike, has now burned over 70 structures on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim — including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge — and is ranked the seventh largest wildfire in Arizona history. More than 1,300 firefighters are currently assigned to the incident.
The North Rim will remain closed to visitors for the rest of the 2025 season, along with several inner canyon trails and campgrounds. Parts of Kaibab National Forest also remain under closure orders, though some areas, such as the Jacob Lake Campground, reopened late last week.
