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Dragon Fire

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Unit Information

PO Box 129 
Grand Canyon, 
86023 
PO Box 129 
Grand Canyon, 
86023 

Incident Contacts

  • Joelle Baird
    Email:
    grca_public_affairs@nps.gov
    Phone:
    928-606-3154
    Hours:
    M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

News

GRAND CANYON, Ariz – As of July 22, the Dragon Fire grew to approximately 733 acres and has 47 personnel assigned. The fire spread across the planning area with low to moderate fire behavior. The lightning-caused fire began July 17 and is being allowed to fulfill its natural role in a fire-dependent ecosystem.
 The Dragon Fire, located on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is approximately 85 acres in size. The lightning-caused fire began July 17 and is being allowed to fulfill its natural role in a fire-dependent ecosystem.Located 5 miles west of the North Rim Lodge, the Dragon Fire is burning in continuous ponderosa pine forest.