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Grand Canyon Wildfire Could Soon Be A 'Megafire'

North Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison re-opens as crews continue to fight South Rim Fire
Evacuations have been lifted and the North Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is back open Wednesday as crews continue to fight a wildfire on the South Rim.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wildfire burning in the Grand Canyon explodes in size
The Dragon Bravo Fire, which had been about 20% contained, is now down to just 4% containment. What fueled the fire's sudden growth?
Grand Canyon Wildfire Could Soon Be A 'Megafire' As Containment Decreases Again
Bad news for vacationers — a massive wildfire that shut down the Grand Canyon's North Rim has grown even more. Here's the latest.
Grand Canyon wildfire spreads, now only 9% contained
Gusts of dry air expanded the wildfire burning in the Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend, with the incident team meteorologist expressing hope Monday that rain later this week could help fight the blazes.
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 ...
Dragon Bravo Fire grows to 94K acres along Grand Canyon’s North Rim; closures in place
A massive wildfire in northern Arizona has grown by thousands of acres over the weekend, as firefighters work to regain ...
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 ...
Elkhorn fire near Durango grows, evacuations lifted for Rim Road wildfire in southwestern Colorado
The Elkhorn fire, northeast of Durango, grew in size, but the Rim Road fire, on the Southern Ute Reservation, did not grow ...