US EditionWildfires force evacuations at Grand Canyon and Black Canyon of the Gunnison parks
GUNNISON COUNTY, COLORADO, JUL 11 – Lightning-triggered wildfires fueled by hot, dry conditions have burned over 4 square miles, prompting closures and evacuations at two national parks, officials said.
- Due to wildfires ignited by lightning and thunderstorms, officials closed and evacuated visitors from a pair of western U.S. national parks on Thursday.
- The fires ignited on Wednesday night following a thunderstorm that passed through the region, affecting both the rims of Black Canyon and the area near Jacob Lake.
- The wildfire at Black Canyon of the Gunnison has consumed 2.5 square miles with no progress made in containment, while a smaller fire near Jacob Lake has affected approximately 1.5 square miles and remains entirely uncontained.
- Park officials indicated that the combination of high heat, dry air, strong winds, and parched plant life has created favorable conditions for wildfires, and they expect the weather to remain a concern through Friday.
- Evacuations involved visitors and staff, including campers from Kaibab National Forest, and the Grand Canyon's North Rim will stay closed until further notice.
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