Dragon Bravo fire reaches 16,765 acres and 26 percent containment as of July 23

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Firefighting efforts around the Grand Canyon made progress over the course of the first half of the week of July 20, aided by helpful weather condi­tions

As of July 23, the fire had burned 16,765 acres and reached 26 percent containment. According to the Dragon Bravo Incident Management Team, the rain and high humidity gave firefighters time to more firmly establish con­tainment lines and protect high priority structures and resources along the North Rim. Per the July 22 daily report, “Firefighters remain focused on adding contain­ment line and strengthen­ing fireline before humidity lowers. In anticipation of the drier incoming weather and the potential of the fire front sending spot fires up to a half mile ahead of the fire, crews are proactively conducting strategic back­firing operations along Forest Road 610 to act as a containment feature. Structure protection groups continue preparation work on values at risk such as the Kaibab Lodge, historical landmarks, and the Roar­ing Springs Aquifer. Crews are installing sprinkler sys­tems and conducting aerial water drops to support these efforts. Additional work took place northwest of the fire to complete prep work on Forest roads 223 and 270.”

The report also lists the closures and evacuation ar­eas, stating, “The following areas remain closed to all visitor use:

• North Kaibab Trail and South Kaibab Trail

• Bright Angel Trail below Havasupai Gardens. River exchanges are allowed to pass through this area at their discretion.

• Phantom Ranch and Bright Angel Campground

• River Trail between Pipe Creek and the South Kaibab

• Tonto East between Havasupai Gardens and Tip Off

• All backcountry routes and canyoneering routes stemming from the North or South Kaibab, or the Bright Angel Trail.

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will remain closed for the dura­tion of the 2025 season. Southbound U.S. Route 89A is closed at state Route 389 in Fredonia. North­bound U.S. Route 89A is closed at milepost 547 at Hatch Way, near Cliff Dwellers Lodge. The North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National For­est is closed. Boat Beach is open for river runners to stop and refill water. Evacuations established as part of the nearby White Sage Fire remain in effect for the Jacob Lake area. Evacuation information can be obtained through the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office.”

Further information can be found on Dragon Bravo’s InciWeb page, as well as Coconino County’s website.