Controversy Over NPS Response to Grand Canyon Lodge Fire
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A wildfire at the Grand Canyon's North Rim, which destroyed the historic lodge and other structures, has raised questions about the National Park Service's fire management strategy, especially its decision to initially allow the fire to burn for days before switching to aggressive suppression amid extreme conditions. The incident has prompted calls for a federal investigation and highlights concerns over wildfire response policies in the region.
- National Park Service's handling of wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge questioned CBS News
- Grand Canyon National Park Update on Dragon Bravo Fire National Park Service (.gov)
- National Park Service defends the handling of lightning-sparked blaze that destroyed historic lodge CNN
- A wildfire destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. It burned down once before NPR
- Fires Rage in Arizona NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)
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