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Dragon Bravo Fire

Feed checked
Nov 8, 2026 02:20 UTC
Source record updated
Oct 28, 2026 17:31 UTC
Last recorded incident change
Oct 28, 2026 17:31 UTC

Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.

145,504
Acres
100%
Contained
276
Personnel

Situation Summary

Automated summary generated: Oct 28, 2026 17:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.

The Dragon Bravo wildfire, located 2 miles west of the North Rim in Coconino County, Arizona, was discovered on July 4, 2025 and is caused by natural factors. The National Park Service (NPS) is the jurisdictional agency overseeing the incident. As of the latest report on October 28, 2026, the fire has burned 145,504 acres and is fully contained (100%) with minimal fire behavior described as smoldering and flanking. Personnel deployed to the incident total 276, and the estimated cost to date is $134,975,000. The timeline indicates that the fire has reached full containment without further growth, reflecting a successful suppression effort.

Official source description: 2 Miles W from North Rim, AZ

Fire Behavior in Last Recorded Report

Minimal; Smoldering; Flanking

Recorded Fire Progression

Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.

Available reports

1

First recorded acreage

145,504 acres

Last recorded acreage

145,504 acres

Latest available source report: Oct 28, 2026 17:31 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.

There are not enough distinct dated measurements to establish a documented progression for this incident.

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Report date (UTC)AcresContainmentSource
Oct 28, 2026 17:31145,504100.0%NIFC

Location

Regional Air Quality

45
Good
AQI · OZONE

Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.

Reporting area: Grand Canyon National Park. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).

Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Grand Canyon ozone bench.

Public Safety & Travel

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NIFC fire information and official resources β†’

IRWIN ID: {EC1EC492-0C76-4B92-8960-D18A13405F1C}

Discovered: Jul 4, 2025

Cause: Natural

Managing Agency: NPS

Est. Cost to Date: $134,975,000

Coordinates: 36.2384, -112.1032

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Dragon Bravo Fire burned?

The Dragon Bravo Fire has burned 145,504 acres as of October 28, 2026.

Is the Dragon Bravo Fire contained?

Yes, the Dragon Bravo Fire is fully contained (100%).

What caused the Dragon Bravo Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Natural.

Where is the Dragon Bravo Fire located?

The Dragon Bravo Fire is burning in Coconino, AZ.

Is the Dragon Bravo Fire still active?

The Dragon Bravo Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.

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