Clear skies gave firefighters the upper hand against the Dragon Bravo Fire, allowing them to contain the blaze and secure dangerous areas. Hazard trees along Highway 67 have been felled by hand, and crews are now removing additional trees along Cape Royal Road. Machinery and chippers are clearing fallen timber, while mechanical fallers and trucks move lumber to staging areas to reduce impact on public access, according to the Arizona Emergency Information Network.
On the North Rim, crews are clearing areas around buildings and repairing dozer lines near Highway 67, Point Sublime Road, and Cape Royal Road. Firefighters are monitoring hot spots, and warm weather is expected through Tuesday, with possible isolated thunderstorms later in the week, as reported by the Arizona Emergency Information Network.
The Dragon Bravo Fire, caused by lightning on July 4, has burned 145,504 acres and is 80% contained, with 689 personnel working on it. The Kaibab National Forest advises the public to follow closure areas and fire restrictions. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park will stay closed for the season. Updates on road closures and fire information are available on the Arizona Department of Transportation and Coconino County websites, the fire’s Facebook page, InciWeb, Linktree, and the fire information line, as stated by the Arizona Emergency Information Network.
