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Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge after being allowed to burn for days
A fast-moving wildfire destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, forcing officials to close access to that area for the season, the park said Sunday.
Grand Canyon Wildfire Explodes Into A 'Megafire' And It's Still Growing
Bad news for vacationers — a massive wildfire that shut down the Grand Canyon's North Rim has grown even more. Here's the latest.
Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon Lodge, North Rim closes for the season
The Grand Canyon Lodge was one of dozens of structures destroyed in a fast-moving wildfire in Arizona over the weekend, the National Park Service confirmed.
Dragon Bravo Fire near Grand Canyon grows to more than 116K acres
The Grand Canyon has been on fire for a month, as crews continue to battle the continental United States' largest wildfire this year.
Grand Canyon fire grows into a megafire and creates its own weather. It’s not done yet
The Dragon Bravo Fire exploded in size along the Grand Canyon’s North Rim this week as heat and strong winds drove the growth.
Historic lodge on Grand Canyon North Rim destroyed by wildfire
The Grand Canyon Lodge opened in 1937 and was the only hotel located inside Grand Canyon National Park on the North Rim.
Historic Dragon Bravo Fire grows to over 114,000 acres as fight goes on
Firefighters were engaged in suppression efforts as the containment of the Dragon Bravo Fire held, but were expected to be challenged.
US BREAKING: America’s Biggest Wildfire 'Dragon Bravo' Scorches 114,000 Acres | Just 11% Contained
A massive wildfire burning through Grand Canyon National Park has scorched over 114,000 acres, forcing the full closure of the North Rim. Named the Dragon Bravo Fire, the blaze—sparked by lightning on July 4—has burned for nearly a month with only 11% containment.
Dragon Bravo Fire becomes 10th largest wildfire in Arizona history; burns over 116K acres
The Dragon Bravo Fire has exploded to over 105,000 acres, making it the largest wildfire in the United States so far this year.
Dragon Bravo Fire burns 1 month after it was sparked
The Dragon Bravo Fire was sparked by lightning on the Fourth of July. One month later, the fire has burned over 120,000 acres, making it the eighth largest wildfire in Arizona history. The fire has destroyed at least 70 structures,

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Grand Canyon Fire Is Now the Largest Burning in the Nation
A wildfire burning since July 4 has closed the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park for the rest of the season.
Century-old lodge on way to Grand Canyon's North Rim faces uncertainty due to wildfires
A century-old lodge en route to the Grand Canyon's North Rim is facing an uncertain future as it navigates the impacts of two ...
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What We’ve Lost on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim
The Grand Canyon’s North Rim has been special to generations of Americans. A frequent visitor reflects on this national ...
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The lesson of the Grand Canyon Lodge fire - treasure the things you love: Ted Diadiun
The national parks of the West are a treasure, and once you are immersed in all their massive grandeur, it’s easy to assume they’ll always be there. I know it’s become a cliché, but the Joni Mitchell ...
Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed in wildfire, which closes North Rim for season
The Dragon Bravo Fire engulfed the Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim, destroying the landmark building and dozens of ...
Video shows Grand Canyon wildfire smoke forming huge pyrocumulus cloud as dry conditions fuel flames
The wildfire that destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge​ earlier this month has expanded in recent days, fueled by hot, ...
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Old Faithful Inn Is Still The Architectural Icon Of The National Park Service
“It’s a huge architectural achievement,” said Jeff Henry, coauthor of the 2004 book “Old Faithful Inn: Crown Jewel of ...
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2 questions about the Grand Canyon fire desperately need better answers | Opinion
Without more details about the early response to the Dragon Bravo Fire, the same mistakes could be repeated, and not just at the Grand Canyon.