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A lightning-caused fire burned over 200,000 acres at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim in 2025, destroying the historic lodge and 100+ structures.
A lightning-ignited wildfire on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, known as the Dragon Bravo Fire, remains active as of late August 2025, having burned over 200,000 acres and destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, employee housing, and more than 100 park structures.
Initially managed under a “confine and contain” strategy, the fire rapidly expanded due to dry, windy conditions, forcing evacuations in Jacob Lake and disrupting tourism-dependent businesses, including the century-old Jacob Lake Inn, which canceled $350,000 in reservations.
Federal assessments indicate nearly 75% of the burned area experienced low-severity fire or no burn, suggesting potential for quick ecological recovery and possible long-term forest health benefits.
Despite this, Arizona leaders and officials have called for investigations into fire management decisions, citing a lack of transparency and detailed responses, while communities seek clarity on when parts of the North Rim might safely reopen.
Un incendio causado por un rayo quemó más de 200,000 acres en el borde norte del Gran Cañón en 2025, destruyendo el histórico lodge y más de 100 estructuras.