JACOB LAKE, AZ — More than one month since the blaze began, the Dragon Bravo Fire has ballooned to over 143,000 acres in size, making it one of the state's largest wildfires in history.
The Dragon Bravo Fire, which started on July 4, is burning south of the White Sage Fire area.
As of September 11, the fire has grown to more than 145,500 acres and is 86% contained.
Dragon Bravo Fire
Community meetings about the Dragon Bravo Fire were held on August 5 at Fredonia High School and on August 6 at Page High School.
It has been reported that dozens of structures were lost in the fire, including NPS administrative buildings and visitor facilities.
No injuries or deaths have been reported, and all staff and residents were successfully evacuated prior to the fire’s escalation.
Dry conditions and harsh winds allowed the fire to grow and push north. Containment dropped from 28% to an estimated 4%, but it has since gone back up to 62%, according to data on August 18.
Grand Canyon National Park officials announced that Stage 2 fire restrictions are in place for the South Rim and all other areas of the park, effective immediately.
As part of those restrictions, all wood-burning and charcoal fires, including campfires and charcoal barbecues, are prohibited. The restrictions will be in place until "significant precipitation falls and fire danger levels subside."
Governor Hobbs visited the Dragon Bravo Fire on July 19, meeting with officials and gaining a firsthand look at the damage ahead of talks in D.C.
Southbound State Route 67 is closed south of Jacob Lake, and the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will remain closed for the duration of the 2025 season.
Multiple trails are also closed until further notice at the Grand Canyon National Park.
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office announced that the area around Jacob Lake had been placed back into “READY” evacuation status on July 23.
US Highway 89A reopened to the public as of July 25.
White Sage Fire
Crews have fully contained the White Sage Fire, which broke out in July in northern Arizona near the destructive Dragon Bravo Fire.
The White Sage Fire burned near Jacob Lake and Fredonia, near U.S. Highway 89A. It is believed to have been caused by lightning on July 9.
It is estimated to have burned approximately 59,000 acres, according to the latest data from the National Interagency Fire Center.
If you're looking for a way to help the community impacted by the fires, the Grand Canyon Conservancy is accepting donations.
