All articles tagged with #grand canyon wildfire
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
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.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by KJZZ
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs demands an independent federal investigation into the handling of the Dragon Bravo wildfire at the Grand Canyon, criticizing initial management decisions and federal resource cuts, amid concerns over fire response effectiveness and impacts on local communities and tourism.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CBS News
A wildfire near the Grand Canyon has expanded over 20 times in 24 hours, prompting evacuations and highlighting the ongoing wildfire season, while Canadian wildfire smoke has caused unhealthy air quality across the U.S. Midwest, with warnings of dangerous heat and smoke conditions.