Here are the most recent acreage and containment numbers for two wildfires burning near the Grand Canyon, the White Sage and Dragon Bravo fires.
Breakdown
- Dragon Bravo fire has grown to over 35,000 acres and is 26 percent contained. 7s
- Dry air and windy conditions are complicating firefighting efforts. 15s
- Dragon Bravo fire has destroyed dozens of buildings, including the Grand Canyon Lodge. 20s
- White Sage fire is 83 percent contained after burning nearly 59,000 acres. 24s
- Control of the firefight is transitioning from federal to state fire crews. 35s