COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. (ABC4) — The Dragon Bravo Fire, situated at Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim, is now the largest wildfire in the continental United States. The wildfire has scorched 134,049 acres, according to an incident update on Friday.

This year has seen 42,342 so far -- the highest of the last 10 years in this time period, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The 10-year average number of fires in this period is 35,353.

The Dragon Bravo Fire currently has over 1,300 personnel assigned. The wildfire is 36% contained as of Friday, Aug. 8, burning in dry, hot, and windy conditions. Widespread critical conditions are affecting much of the Great Basin, central Rockies, and Four Corners. • Courtesy of Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4 • Courtesy of B

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