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The Dragon Bravo wildfire in Grand Canyon National Park has burned over 126,000 acres, driven by record-low humidity, causing transportation, supply, and smoke emergencies in nearby communities, with significant impacts on local residents, businesses, and tourism.
A lightning strike ignited a wildfire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, which was initially managed with a 'control and contain' strategy but rapidly escalated due to weather changes, leading to the destruction of the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and surrounding areas, raising questions about fire management decisions and highlighting environmental and cultural losses.
Arizona's governor and senators are questioning the federal government's decision to manage the lightning-ignited Dragon Bravo wildfire at the Grand Canyon as a controlled burn during a hot, dry summer, citing concerns over safety, environmental impact, and decision-making transparency, and calling for an investigation into the fire management strategy.