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Wildfires Devastate Northern Arizona and Grand Canyon

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.

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Arizona Governor Calls for Investigation into Grand Canyon Wildfire Management

Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times

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.

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