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Dragon Bravo, White Sage Fires have destroyed areas that Southern Nevadans love. When might they come back?

Smoke rises from the Dragon Bravo Fire at the Grand Canyon as seen from Mather Point near Grand Canyon Village, Ariz., Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)
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Smoke rises from the Dragon Bravo Fire at the Grand Canyon as seen from Mather Point near Grand Canyon Village, Ariz., Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)

You've heard the news summaries of Dragon Bravo , the massive wildfire burning its way through the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. But what's the bigger picture?

When could the blaze be contained? How long will it take for the area's ecology to recover? And when might Las Vegans be able to again visit the beloved mountain getaway?

A KNAU reporter who's been covering the fire, and the U.S. Forest Service spokesperson for the fire give the overview and outlook.


Guests: Lisa Jennings, PIO for the SW Area Incident Management Team and Dragon Bravo Fire spokesperson; Adrian Skabelund, KNAU reporter

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