Grand Canyon Fire (Dragon Bravo) (2025)

Grand Canyon North Rim (Coconino County), Arizona · Jul 4, 2025 – Ongoing through summer 2025

Destroyed the iconic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim

Acres burned

5,000

Lives lost

0

Structures destroyed

70

Year

2025

Evacuations

North Rim visitors and staff evacuated; area closed

What happened

The Dragon Bravo Fire on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge — the only in-park lodging on the North Rim — along with dozens of structures in July 2025, forcing the closure of the North Rim for the season.

Cause

Lightning

Location

Grand Canyon North Rim (Coconino County), Arizona

Key facts

  • ▪Destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge (built 1937)
  • ▪Closed the North Rim to visitors for the 2025 season
  • ▪Started by lightning and grew under hot, dry, windy conditions
  • ▪Drew national attention to fire management on public lands

Aftermath & what changed

The loss of the beloved Grand Canyon Lodge sparked national debate over how the National Park Service manages lightning-caused fires during extreme heat and drought.

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Grand Canyon Fire (Dragon Bravo) FAQ

When was the Grand Canyon Fire (Dragon Bravo) and where did it burn?

The Grand Canyon Fire (Dragon Bravo) started Jul 4, 2025 in Grand Canyon North Rim (Coconino County), Arizona, and was contained Ongoing through summer 2025.

How many acres did the Grand Canyon Fire (Dragon Bravo) burn?

The Grand Canyon Fire (Dragon Bravo) burned approximately 5,000 acres.

How many people died in the Grand Canyon Fire (Dragon Bravo)?

Approximately 0 people died in the Grand Canyon Fire (Dragon Bravo).

What caused the Grand Canyon Fire (Dragon Bravo)?

Lightning.

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