The Dragon Bravo Fire Contained: Updates on the Grand Canyon Blaze
The Dragon Bravo Fire, which broke out on July 4 due to a lightning strike in Grand Canyon National Park, has been fully contained. Fire managers have confirmed there is no longer a threat of the fire spreading, even in the most isolated regions that cannot be reached by foot or aircraft.
Despite the containment, officials warn that smoke may still be visible as the fire continues to burn remaining fuels within its established boundaries. Meanwhile, starting Wednesday, an additional 25,000 acres of the Kaibab National Forest, previously closed to the public since July, will be reopened. This includes areas between the Saddle Mountain Wilderness and State Route 67, along with Arizona Trail Passage 40, Dog Point, and the East Rim and Marble Viewpoints. Visitors are advised to be cautious of temporary re-routes on the Arizona Trail.
However, some regions, like the Saddle Mountain Wilderness and parts of House Rock Valley within the Kaibab National Forest, will remain off-limits due to persistent flooding risks and other hazards. This also applies to certain roads affected by the White Sage Fire footprint. Fire managers emphasize the presence of dead standing trees, potential flash flooding, and other dangers in these areas, where crews are actively performing suppression repair work.
Additionally, Grand Canyon National Park will reopen the popular Cape Royal and Point Imperial viewpoints on Wednesday, offering visitors renewed access to these scenic locations. The Dragon Bravo Fire has affected both national forest and national park lands and has incurred a suppression cost of $135 million to date.
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