Grand Canyon Lodge Destroyed: Federal Probe Demanded Over Wildfire Management
Grand Canyon Lodge Destroyed: Federal Probe Demanded Over Wildfire Management A devastating wildfire has consumed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and numerous other structures on the park’s North Rim, prompting Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs to demand a federal investigation into the National Park Service’s handling of the blaze. The fire, sparked by lightning on July 4th, initially saw park officials implement a “confine and contain” strategy. However, amid scorching temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds, the blaze rapidly escalated, growing…