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Historic Grand Canyon Lodge Destroyed by Raging Wildfire, North Rim Closed for Season

Historic Grand Canyon Lodge Destroyed by Raging Wildfire, North Rim Closed for Season

Historic Grand Canyon Lodge Destroyed by Raging Wildfire, North Rim Closed for Season The historic Grand Canyon Lodge, a beloved landmark on the park’s secluded North Rim, has been tragically destroyed by the ongoing Dragon Bravo Wildfire. Officials confirmed the loss on Sunday, as the “extreme and volatile” blaze, ignited by a July 4 lightning strike, consumed dozens of structures, including the iconic lodge, numerous cabins, and vital visitor facilities. The National Park Service reports the wildfire rapidly expanded, destroying…

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Grand Canyon Lodge Destroyed: Federal Probe Demanded Over Wildfire Management

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…

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Grand Canyon’s North Rim Closed for Season as Wildfires Destroy Historic Lodge

Grand Canyon’s North Rim Closed for Season as Wildfires Destroy Historic Lodge

Grand Canyon’s North Rim Closed for Season as Wildfires Destroy Historic Lodge Devastating wildfires continue to rage near the Grand Canyon, leading to the destruction of the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and the immediate closure of the North Rim for the remainder of the 2025 season. The iconic lodge, a National Historic Landmark first opened in 1937 and the only in-park lodging on the North Rim, was among at least 70 structures lost to the blazes. Two uncontained wildfires, the…

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