Grand Canyon Lodge Destroyed by Wildfire

A fast-moving wildfire, named the Dragon Bravo Fire, destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and dozens of other structures, including a visitor center, gas station, wastewater treatment plant, administrative building, employee housing, and numerous historic cabins, on the North Rim of the United States — Grand Canyon National Park. The fire, started by lightning on July 4, was initially managed with a 'confine and contain' strategy by the United States — National Park Service but rapidly grew due to adverse weather conditions, prompting a shift to aggressive suppression. No injuries have been reported, but the extensive damage has forced the United States — Grand Canyon National Park to close the North Rim for the remainder of the season. United States — Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has called for a federal investigation into the United States — National Park Service's handling of the fire. Aramark, the company that operated the Grand Canyon Lodge, expressed devastation over the loss. Separately, other wildfires are burning in United States — Colorado, leading to the closure of United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and a disaster declaration by United States — Colorado Governor Jared Polis.