Wildfire threatens Grand Canyon's North Rim
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Built nearly 100 years ago, the remote lodge offered majestic views of one of our finest national parks before it burned in the Dragon Bravo Fire.
A wildfire that tore through a historic Grand Canyon Lodge had been allowed to burn for days before erupting over the weekend, raising questions about federal officials' decision not to aggressively attack it right away.
The Grand Canyon fire continues to rage, impacting access and adding to the challenges faced by firefighters in the region.
The fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon started from a lightning strike but was managed as a controlled burn until it spread.
All wood-burning and charcoal fires, such as campfires and charcoal barbecues, are prohibited. In addition, visitors and residents can only use liquid petroleum appliances like stoves, lanterns or heating devices in an empty area or one that doesn’t have flammable materials within three feet.
With wildfires raging through Northern Arizona and devastating the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, businesses relying on tourist revenue have taken a hit. Canyon Trail Rides, which organizes mule rides through the canyon,
A new report has calculated that making national parks the responsibility of states would raise costs, cut revenue and reduce access for Arizonans.
The Grand Canyon Lodge was the park's one and only hotel, according the National Park Service, with the next nearest lodgings roughly 18 miles away.
Strong winds and hot, dry weather continue to fuel two separate wildfires near the northwestern side of the Grand Canyon Saturday, closing the canyon’s North Rim and forcing evacuations throughout the area.
The lightning-sparked South Rim fire in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has burned 3,556 acres with no containment and mandatory evacuations remain in place.