PHOENIX – Grand Canyon National Park officials announced tentative plans Wednesday to reopen popular North Rim points of interest later this year following last year’s devastating Dragon Bravo Fire. However, park officials announced Wednesday that they’re planning a flexible, step‑by‑step approach to reopening the North Rim. “Our goal is to provide access to the North Rim as quickly and responsibly as possible with an emphasis on safety,” Keable said in the announcement. Details about Dragon Bravo FireLightning sparked the Dragon Bravo Fire on July 4. The fire destroyed over 70 structures on the North Rim, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge.