Coconino County · 2025
Dragon Bravo Fire
Historical · 145,504 acres
About the Dragon Bravo Fire
The Dragon Bravo Fire was a lightning-caused wildfire that burned 145,504 acres on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in Coconino County, Arizona. It was first reported around 5:05 PM MST on July 4, 2025 and reached 100 percent containment on September 29, 2025.
Initial federal management used a confine-and-contain strategy, which was later sharply criticized after the fire's behavior changed during a hot, dry, and windy stretch in mid-July. The fire destroyed 113 structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, and forced an extended closure of the North Rim. Federal suppression costs reached approximately 135 million dollars, making it the most expensive single wildfire in the park's history.
Incident data comes from the NIFC Wildland Fire Interagency Geospatial Services (WFIGS) feed. Final acreage and containment dates reflect the closeout report from the assigned incident management team. National Park Service updates and partial-reopening notices are linked below.