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Grand Canyon National Park
Fire Information and Activity

The Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Grand Canyon's Fire Management Plan is now available for public review and comment.    Read more...

If you have questions about the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, see the Q and A.

 

Fire Updates / Advisories / Restrictions / Closures
 

Updated November 25, 2008

  • South Rim Fire Managers plan to complete burning of debris piles on Monday,     December 1, weather permitting.
  • November Fire declared out on the North Rim.  
  • There are no fire restrictions in effect today.
  • There are no smoke advisories in effect today.
  • Roads and facilities on the South Rim are open. 
  • North Rim roads will be closed to vehicular traffic starting December 1. 
  • Prescribed burns are planned this fall on the South Rim of the canyon. Visit our news release page below for the latest updates.
 

Read More on the Park's  News Release Page

Inciweb Fire Updates and Information Here >

Listen to the  Weather Forecast for Grand Canyon  (NOAA Weather Radio)

 

The Fire Danger Rating at Grand Canyon National Park is Moderate.

The National Park Service asks visitors and residents to be cautious when dealing with possible sources of ignition. To ensure public safety and to provide the highest degree of protection to park resources, please observe the following regulations:

  • Keep campfires in established fire pits and grills in campgrounds and picnic areas along the rims and in fire pans along the Colorado River.

  • Use an ashtray when smoking.  
 

Current Fire Information from
Our Neighboring National Forests:



 
Arizona 2-1-1 online logo

For more fire information in and around Grand Canyon National Park, visit Arizona 2-1-1 Online, the official site for alerts and bulletins on emergencies and disasters in Arizona, including public health and safety advisories, homeland security alerts and disaster relief bulletins.
Also, Arizona Fire News

 
Fire Rating is Moderate on the Scale

 

Today's Fire Danger Rating in the park is: Moderate

 
distant smoke column

Wildland Fire Activity Trends

Compare the amounts and types of fires at Grand Canyon National Park recorded annually since 1993.

Learn more about Fire Management at Grand Canyon National Park.

 
 
Exotic tamarisk impacting the Colorado River corridor  

Did You Know?
The impacts caused by tamarisk within the Grand Canyon are well documented. These prolific non-native shrubs displace native vegetation and animals, alter soil salinity, and increase fire frequency. What is park management doing about this exotic plant?
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Last Updated: November 26, 2008 at 13:38 EST