Over 1,300 Firefighters Battle Two Large Wildfires North of the Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon fire has North Rim residents wary of the future

Melinda Rich Marshall pointed her white SUV toward a billowing tower of smoke on Tuesday and gunned it down the now-empty roads leading to the charred North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Over 1,300 Firefighters Battle Two Large Wildfires North of the Grand Canyon

PHOENIX, Ariz. — More than 1,300 firefighters are working to contain two fast-moving wildfires burning in northern Arizona, just north of the Grand Canyon. The White Sage Fire, which ignited on July 9, has consumed more than 58,500 acres, while the Dragon Bravo Fire, burning since July 4, has destroyed over 11,000 acres and leveled dozens of structures — including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. Source

Crews make progress on Klamath County wildfires

The Elk and Hagelstein Fires in Klamath County are burning across more than 3,000 acres combined, with fire crews on scene keeping them in check.

Wildfires scorch North America as crews battle flames

From California to Canada's east coast, first responders in the air and on the ground try to contain the fires.

Grand Canyon Covered in Smoke, Wildfire Destroys Historic Lodge

Skift Take: The fire's disruption is another reminder of how extreme weather events can impact national parks, peak-season tourism, and travel plans across.Read the Complete Story On Skift