Wildfires Devastate Historic Grand Canyon Lodge and Prompt Evacuations
TL;DR
A historic lodge and several structures at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim have been destroyed by a wildfire, which is part of two fires burning over 45,000 acres. The Bravo Dragon fire, sparked by lightning, led to evacuations and the release of chlorine gas from a water treatment plant. Firefighters are making progress in containing the fires, but the situation remains critical with rapid spread in certain areas.
- Wildfires destroy historic lodge on Grand Canyon’s North Rim, park says The Guardian
- An official says a historic Grand Canyon lodge has been destroyed by wildfire AP News
- Historic Grand Canyon Lodge among dozens of buildings burned in wildfire; chlorine gas leak hampers firefight FOX Weather
- Evacuations issued for Montrose County due to South Rim Fire KJCT
- Grand Canyon wildfire grows 20-fold over 24 hours as Canadian wildfires smoke blankets U.S. Midwest CBS News
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