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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park’s north rim to reopen next week
Black Canyon of the Gunnison officials will reopen the national park’s north rim on Thursday as the South Rim wildfire continues to smolder nearby.
Grand Canyon North Rim Wildfire: Updates on Lodge Closures & Evacuations
Two wildfires have completely demolished the historic Grand Canyon Lodge at the North Rim in Arizona. Grand Canyon’s North Rim has been ravaged by destructive wildfires that started burning over the weekend.
Historic lodge on the Grand Canyon's North Rim has been destroyed by wildfire, park official says
The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning.
A wildfire has devastated the Grand Canyon's North Rim. What to know
The Dragon Bravo Fire started burning on July 4, but grew out of control a week later because of strong winds and destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge.
Grand Canyon North Rim closed amid raging wildfires
The Dragon Bravo Fire burning inside Grand Canyon National Park has destroyed dozens of structures, including a beloved and historic lodge.
Grand Canyon wildfires force evacuations as rim lodge consumed by flames
The North Rim was evacuated Thursday because of wildfire and will remain closed for the rest of the season, the park said in a statement.
White Sage Fire forces evacuations and closure of Grand Canyon North Rim
Jacob Lake was being evacuated, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon was closed to visitors because of the fast-moving White Sage Fire.
Historic lodge on Grand Canyon North Rim destroyed by wildfire
PHOENIX — The historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim was consumed by a wildfire , Grand Canyon National Park officials said on July 13, as the roaring blazes have prompted evacuations and air quality concerns in the area.
North Rim to reopen as wildfire containment efforts progress in Black Canyon of the Gunnison Nationa
The South Rim Fire burning in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is now 32% contained. Park officials say the north rim of the park will open to the public on July 30.
North rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison to reopen on July 30 after wildfire forced closure
The north rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park will reopen to the public on Wednesday, July 30, after a wildfire forced the park to close.
North Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison reopening after wildfire, South Rim remains closed
The South Rim remains closed due to firefighting efforts.

Evacuations lifted for 1 of 2 wildfires burning in La Plata County

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Elkhorn fire near Durango grows, evacuations lifted for Rim Road wildfire in southwestern Colorado

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Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed as lightning-sparked wildfires force evacuations and closures

Two fast-moving wildfires—the Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires—have scorched more than 45,000 acres, destroyed the iconic ...

Grand Canyon's North Rim fire still raging amid strong winds, 'extreme heat'

Wildfires burning at or near the Grand Canyon's North Rim are still raging as strong winds, high heat and low humidity ...