Dragon Bravo Fire

Dragon Bravo Fire
Part of the 2025 Arizona wildfires
The Dragon Bravo Fire seen from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on July 30, 2025
Date(s)July 4, 2025 (2025-07-04) – September 29, 2025 (2025-09-29)
LocationGrand Canyon North Rim
Coordinates36°23′20.4″N 112°2′54.4″W / 36.389000°N 112.048444°W / 36.389000; -112.048444
Statistics
Perimeter100% contained
Burned area145,504 acres (58,883 ha)
Impacts
Deaths1
Structures destroyed113 including Grand Canyon Lodge
Ignition
CauseLightning
Map
Location in northern Arizona

The Dragon Bravo Fire was a megafire at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. The wildfire was started by lightning. It was initially called in on July 4, 2025. On September 29, 2025, the fire was listed as 100% contained after burning 145,504 acres (58,883 ha). Fire suppression costs on that date reached $135,000,000.

The fire has destroyed 113 structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge.

It became the 7th largest wildfire in Arizona history and was the largest wildfire in the United States excluding Alaska during the 2025 wildfire season.