Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon Lodge
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The lightning-caused wildfire that consumed roughly 70 structures seemed unremarkable for days. High winds changed that.
The Dragon Bravo Fire, ignited by lightning, destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge and forced the closure of the North Rim. Initially managed as a controlled burn, the fire rapidly spread due to hot and windy conditions.
Wildfires burning at or near the Grand Canyon's North Rim are still raging as strong winds, high heat and low humidity persist.
The Dragon Bravo Fire started on July 4 and was managed at first as a controlled burn. Then the wind picked up, and it quickly became uncontrollable.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) is demanding an investigation into the federal government’s handling of a fire that ravaged multiple sites along the Grand Canyon’s North Rim in recent days. “An incident of this magnitude demands intense oversight and scrutiny into the federal government’s emergency response,