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Fire Response Impacts Lake Powell – Visitors Advised to Use Caution

Yellow airplane flies low over a desert lake
Fixed wing Super Scooper taking water from Lake Powell for previous fire suppression operations.

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News Release Date: July 18, 2025

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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah, Ariz. – To assist with nearby wildfires, fire suppression aircraft will be drawing water from Lake Powell between buoys 43 and 49 to refill tanks as part of ongoing firefighting operations. The aircraft using Lake Powell will consist of fixed-wing Super Scoopers (amphibious aircraft). Glen Canyon rangers will be providing vessel support during aircraft operations on the lake.
 
Until further notice, boaters are advised to avoid or limit to transit only on Lake Powell between Dangling Rope to Rainbow Bridge. Boaters need to monitor marine radio channel 16. A temporary flight restriction is also in place for public safety during aerial operations.
 
For updates on conditions and potential impacts to recreation on Lake Powell, visit Glen Canyon Alerts.



Map of Lake Powell indicating the area where boaters should be aware of fire aviation operations.
Map of impacted area on Lake Powell for fire suppression operations on Lake Powell

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Last updated: July 18, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 1507
Page, AZ 86040

Phone:

928 608-6200
Receptionist available at Glen Canyon Headquarters from 7 am to 4 pm MST, Monday through Friday. The phone is not monitored when the building is closed. If you are having an emergency, call 911 or hail National Park Service on Marine Band 16.

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