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Grand Canyon, North Rim and Dragon Bravo

Dragon Bravo Fire grows to 105K acres along Grand Canyon’s North Rim; largest wildfire in US
A massive wildfire in northern Arizona has grown by thousands of acres over the weekend, as firefighters work to regain containment.
Community Rallies as Historic Kaibab Lodge Near Grand Canyon Faces Threat from Dragon Bravo Fire
Kaibab Lodge owner supports firefighters as the Dragon Bravo Fire nears, with hopes of preserving the almost 100-year-old historic property.
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 structures while firefighters battle a second blaze north of the canyon.
Grand Canyon wildfire containment drops to 4% as blaze approaches 100,000 acres
The Dragon Bravo Fire along the Grand Canyon’s North Rim continues to grow, burning over 94,000 acres. The containment level shrunk to 4% as the fire advances to the north. Windy conditions are expected to worsen Wednesday.
Dragon Bravo Fire grows to 94K acres, containment shrinks
The Dragon Bravo Fire has grown to over 94,000 acres near the Grand Canyon. Containment on the fire has shrunk to 4%.
Dragon Bravo Fire in Grand Canyon National Park booms to over 105,000 acres burned
As of July 30, 1,194 personnel are working to contain the fire, which is being fueled by mixed conifer, aspen regeneration and ponderosa pine.
Grand Canyon north rim lodge destroyed in fire. What summer travelers should know
The Grand Canyon Lodge was the park's one and only hotel, according the National Park Service, with the next nearest lodgings roughly 18 miles away.
Grand Canyon fire that destroyed lodge was left to burn; then, it blew up
Along the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, the Dragon Bravo Fire that destroyed the lodge and other buildings spread to nearly 9 square miles (23 square kilometers) Monday.
Grand Canyon Lodge burned to the ground. Here's what those on the front lines saw
The Dragon Bravo Fire left the historic North Rim Grand Canyon Lodge in ruins. Here's what those on the frontlines and who knew the park best said.
The Grand Canyon Lodge burned in a wildfire. What to know about its history
The lodge opened in 1937 and was the only hotel inside the national park's boundaries on the North Rim. It was a National Historic Landmark.
The Grand Canyon Lodge was an elusive getaway for nearly a century. Now it’s gone
The Grand Canyon Lodge in far northern Arizona that was an elusive getaway for nearly a century has been destroyed by a wildfire.
Where is Grand Canyon Lodge? What to know about the North Rim hotel destroyed by fire
The Grand Canyon Lodge, which burned in the Dragon Bravo Fire over the weekend of July 12-13, was on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
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 ...
Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge and other structures
Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Ed Keeble said the Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames.
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, ...