As of July 12th at 11:30am the Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is estimated at 5,000 acres. In response to increased fire activity and proximity to developed areas, the strategy has shifted to full suppression focused on the North Rim developed area. On July 11th mandatory evacuation orders were issued for all remaining North Rim residents. The North Rim remains closed to all visitor use until further notice. In addition to the wildfire hazards, Grand Canyon National Park has also shutdown three trails as they may be affected by a chlorine gas leak related to the fire. Read the full statement from Grand Canyon National Park below.
Dragon Bravo Fire Update, July 12 at 6:00 p.m.
The Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park grew quickly overnight, jumping over several fire control lines. Some North Rim facilities have been impacted, but there are no reports of injuries or loss of life. All park staff, concession employees, and residents have been safely evacuated. Due to a potential chlorine gas leak related to the fire, the following trails are closed until further notice:
-North Kaibab Trail
-South Kaibab Trail
-Phantom Ranch area
The North Rim remains closed to all visitor use, while the South Rim is open and operational.
Fire crews on the North Rim are engaging the fire under a full suppression strategy, and public and firefighter safety remains the park’s top priority.
For official updates, visit inciweb.wildfire.gov.
