Dragon Bravo Fire 0.0000, -0.0000

Mixed conifer, aspen regeneration, and ponderosa pine forest

July 9: The fire remained active throughout the day, with most of the activity seen along the south, west, and southeast edges during the morning and early afternoon. Flames were low in the morning, spreading slowly through dry pine needles, cones, and other forest debris.

In the afternoon, fire activity picked up slightly, especially in areas with small pine trees and grassy meadows. Some isolated torching—where individual trees catch fire—was observed between 2:00 and 4:30 p.m. A small spot fire was detected about 200 feet outside the main fire's northwest edge, showing more intense behavior.

By late afternoon, parts of the north perimeter became more active, and the fire had slowly backed into Outlet Canyon on the east side, coming within 150 feet of the canyon bottom.

Overall, about 70–80% of the fire’s edge remained active throughout the day, with most of the fire creeping and backing through forest litter and downed vegetation.

Fire crews continue to monitor the fire closely, using real-time weather data and on-the-ground observations to guide management decisions.

Smoke remains visible from the North Rim developed area, South Rim Historic District, and may be noticeable from roads throughout the park. There are no threats to infrastructure or public safety at this time.