BLM announces rescission of closures related to the Dragon Bravo Fire
ST. GEORGE, UT — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District is rescinding the fire closure order south of the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument due to decreased fire threats and activities related to the Dragon Bravo Fire. The recission of the road closures includes all BLM- administered public lands south of Hwy. 89A, north and east of the Kaibab National Forest and south of the main stem of Soap Creek, and north and west of Grand Canyon National Park. The rescission of the closure order is effective at 8:00 a.m. MST August 19, 2025.
The Dragon Bravo Fire is 144, 991-acres and 62 percent contained as of Aug 18, 2025. Fire behavior on the Dragon Bravo has decreased, containment has increased, and fire resources have shifted focus to suppression repair, allowing areas of BLM-administered public lands to be reopened without compromising fire operations or public safety. The closures were implemented to allow firefighters and resources safe and unimpeded access to conduct fire suppression efforts; for fire fighter and public safety.
"We'd like to thank BLM Arizona Strip District’s initial attack fire staff, Color Country Interagency Fire’s Type 3 team, the Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Teams Four and Two, Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team Seven, the North Kaibab Ranger District, Grand Canyon National Park, Coconino County Emergency Management, all assisting law enforcement agencies, Arizona Department of Transportation, local and regional fire departments, and many others for their hard work and diligence in continued work. We're happy we can make these areas accessible again to the public so visitors may continue to enjoy recreation access to their public lands,” said Arizona Strip District Manager Wayne Monger.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.