In July 2025, the Dragon Bravo Fire on the Grand Canyon's North Rim caused a chlorine gas leak from the park's water treatment facility. This facility provides the only water source for park facilities, resulting in reliance on water trucks after damage to water pipes. By mid-August, the fire had burned over 140,000 acres and destroyed more than 70 structures. Similar contamination issues have been noted in past wildfires, showcasing a growing crisis in U.S. water safety linked to wildfires.
The Dragon Bravo Fire on the Grand Canyon's North Rim in July 2025 erupted in a toxic gas leak, impacting the park's only water treatment facility.
By mid-August, Dragon Bravo became a 'megafire,' burning over 140,000 acres and destroying more than 70 structures, raising serious water safety concerns.
Wildfires are increasingly impacting water supplies across the U.S., creating a compounding crisis that experts are beginning to address.
After the 2017 Tubbs Fire, contaminants like benzene were found in the public water system, showing the widespread nature of wildfire-related water issues.
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