Wildfire Management Efforts Continue at North Rim of Grand Canyon
As conditions potentially shift from monsoonal moisture to critical dryness and strong winds, efforts to manage the Dragon Bravo Fire at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim are intensifying. Despite the challenging conditions, containment lines have effectively held against numerous spot fires in the area.
Tuesday evening marked the final anticipated period of moisture for the fire area in the short-term forecast. Firefighting teams have been actively constructing secondary containment lines and employed aerial ignitions on Tuesday to bolster these defenses. The strategic objective is to establish a “catcher’s mitt” that can control the fire’s spread, particularly as winds are expected to drive the main blaze eastward and northward. In addition, efforts are concentrated on the southeast corner near developed zones to clear hazard trees and safeguard remaining structures.
By Wednesday, containment had increased to 26% on the southern perimeter of the 16,765-acre fire situated along the canyon’s rim. Anticipated wind gusts could reach up to 25 miles per hour, heightening the risk of increased fire activity in the days to follow. Smoke will remain visible from the South Rim.
Several areas remain closed due to the fire. The North Rim will not be accessible for the rest of the 2025 season, and there are ongoing closures for the North and South Kaibab trails, Bright Angel Trail below Havasupai Gardens, Phantom Ranch, and the Bright Angel Campground.
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