Containment of the Dragon Bravo Fire stood at 80% Sunday morning, spanning over 145,000 acres. Fire crews continued to make progress on the lightning-caused blaze while making suppression repair.
The actions of the fire crews means a temporary fire restriction over the area has been rescinded. The latest updates also reveal that the crews responded and extinguished a new fire start.
Specialized equipment on Cape Royal Road is being used for the removal of hazardous trees. Trucks help remove trees located alongside the roadways.
Weather continues to affect crews as monsoonal conditions serve to reduce fire activity. In efforts to address the Dragon Bravo, the crew will patrol for new fire starts.
Further updates on the closures and restrictions caused by the blaze can be found online.
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Buckeye Communications Director John O’Halloran says the city flagged misinformation regarding its source, impact area and evacuation orders — of which there were none. -
The Dragon Bravo fire burned about 145,000 acres. Some businesses and trails are now back open. -
The risk of human-caused wildfire is high due to hot and dry conditions. Certain activities are now restricted within state trust lands in Gila, Maricopa and Pinal counties, as well as the Tonto National Forest. -
"Suppression is always going to be there," Chief Brian Fennessy told the Mountain West News Bureau. "But we're not going to suppress our way out of this situation." -
A new analysis of public federal workforce data shows about 5,800 fewer workers at public lands agencies in 2025 compared to the year before.
