Wildfires

The Kaibab Lodge, the only remaining hotel at the Grand Canyon's North Rim, has been reopened. The lodge was closed for nearly two months due to the Dragon Bravo Fire.

In Sunday's update on the Dragon Bravo Fire, acreage remained the same, but containment slightly grew. Here's the latest on the fire burning in the Grand Canyon.

Reporters from the Arizona Republic allege that officials downplayed threats from the Dragon Bravo Fire, which has been burning for over a month. According to their new reporting, records show that officials minimized public safety and wind concerns before a sudden wind shift caused the fire to grow rapidly. More than 650 firefighters are currently battling the blaze.

Forest Lakes, Canyon Point Campground, Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery and OW Ranch have been put on "SET" status amid the Sheep Spring Fire burning in northern Arizona.

Three trails at the Grand Canyon are now back open after being closed for more than a month due to the Dragon Bravo Fire. The South Kaibab Trail, Tonto Trail, and Bright Angel Trail have all reopened.

On Aug. 17, we're taking a look at the latest numbers and evacuation orders for the wildfires burning in Arizona, which include the Washington, Billy and Dragon Bravo fires.

A question on people's minds is whether recent monsoon activities will help stop Arizona's wildfires. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has more on the impact.

More than 300 acres of land have burned below the Mogollon Rim, near Payson, as a result of the Washington Fire, and the flames have prompted evacuations, as crews work to contain it. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.

Residents in Mountain Meadows Ranch and Washington Park have been ordered to evacuate their homes due to a lightning-caused wildfire that is burning north of Payson.

Some residents near the Village of Oak Creek are on alert due to the Woods Fire. Resident Lance Wischmeier, who has seen past fires get uncomfortably close, remained calm, stating that this isn't a new experience for him. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has more.

Some residents of Village of Oak Creek near Sedona are under SET status due to the 25-acre Woods Fire, which started Wednesday.

The Dragon Bravo fire, the largest burning fire in the United States, is also one of the biggest ever recorded in Arizona. Some local business owners say the blaze is keeping tourists away. FOX's Kennedy Hayes has more from Fredonia, Arizona.

The Billy Fire is growing in the Tonto National Forest, burning over 15,000 acres and forcing evacuations. Meanwhile, the Dragon Bravo Fire near the Grand Canyon has burned over 143,000 acres and is now 44% contained.

A dry monsoon season means wildfire growth is likely to continue throughout the month, according to fire officials. FOX's Amalia Roy reports from the Tonto National Forest, where crews are working to contain a fire.

Wildfires continue to burn across Arizona with crews working around the clock to gain control. Residents will also have a chance to get the latest updates on the Billy Fire during a community meeting on Aug. 11.