Skip to content

Grand Canyon blaze shows how managing a fire can go suddenly sideways

The first wilderness fire management program was established in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks more than a half-century ago, as policies shifted from suppression to management. But there have been costly lessons.

Smoke from the Dragon Bravo Fire moves over the Grand Canyon from the North Rim Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Smoke from the Dragon Bravo Fire moves over the Grand Canyon from the North Rim Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Author
UPDATED:

It’s not the first time firefighters have ended up on the losing end.

Subscribe to continue reading this article.

Already subscribed? To log in, click here.

Originally Published:

RevContent Feed

Page was generated in 2.4485778808594