US EditionWildfires force evacuations at Grand Canyon and Black Canyon of the Gunnison parks
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA, JUL 14 – Lightning-sparked wildfires burned over 63 square miles, destroying 50 to 80 structures including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, prompting evacuations and ongoing park closures, officials said.
- On Friday, two wildfires prompted evacuation at Grand Canyon’s North Rim, with all visitors and campers evacuated, and the park closed for the season, park officials said.
- Initial lightning on July 4 sparked the Dragon Bravo Fire, federal authorities said, and lightning early this month ignited the White Sage Fire.
- Acres estimates reveal the White Sage Fire at more than 40,000 and the Dragon Bravo Fire at 5,000.
- In Washington, Senator Ruben Gallego echoed calls for a federal inquiry into wildfire management and backed the effort, according to reports.
- With the North Rim closed for 2025, millions of visitors are affected as the South Rim remains open, park officials said, affecting access while the season continues.
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Fast-Growing Wildfire Destroys Historic Grand Canyon Lodge at National Park’s North Rim
The 5,000-acre Dragon Bravo Fire continues to rage through Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim. Initial assessments estimate that 50 to 80 structures have been destroyed by the blaze so far.
If you are on holiday in the USA, you should be on your guard. In a popular holiday resort it is currently burning.
Grand Canyon wildfire spread after being allowed to burn for days
FLAGSTAFF A wildfire raging along the Grand Canyons North Rim that leveled a historic lodge erupted over the weekend after burning for more than a week, raising scrutiny over the National Park Services decision not to aggressively attack the fire right away.Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs called for a federal investigation into the Park Services handling of the fire, which was sparked by lightning July 4.Arizonans deserve answers for how this fire was …
Dragon Bravo Fire Destroys Grand Canyon Lodge And Over 50 Other Structures
The Dragon Bravo Fire at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park has intensified, destroying the historic Grand Canyon Lodge as well as between 50-80 structures. On July 12, at approximately 10:30 p.m., fire activity intensified rapidly, fueled by sustained winds of 20 mph and gusts reaching up to 40 mph. On July...
Fast-Moving Fire Destroys Historic Grand Canyon Lodge
A historic lodge on the Grand Canyon's North Rim has been destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire, the park said Sunday. The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff, and others in...
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