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North Rim, Grand Canyon and wildfire

Crews struggle to contain wildfire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon
Historically dry and windy conditions are making it harder for crews to contain a wildfire burning along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon
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.
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.
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'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 persist.
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.
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.
Containment of Grand Canyon fire burning on North Rim shrinks to 13%
The Dragon Bravo Fire near the Grand Canyon's North Rim lost containment, dropping to 13% due to dry, windy weather. The fire grew to 45,000 acres and advanced four miles north, threatening structures near the park's north entrance.
Low humidity, wind gusts hamper firefighting efforts on Grand Canyon's North Rim
The Dragon Bravo Fire continued to burn under a "historic dry air mass," fire officials reported on Inciweb on July 29.
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 ...
Evacuations lifted for 1 of 2 wildfires burning in La Plata County
LA PLATA COUNTY, Colo. — Evacuations have been lifted for one of the two wildfires that started Saturday in La Plata County ...