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Grand Canyon fire already dwarfs most wildfires that have burned national parks
The fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon started from a lightning strike but was managed as a controlled burn until it ...
The Grand Canyon fire exploded in size, catching officials off guard. Why?
A combination of high winds, dry air and above average temperatures caused a wildfire in the Grand Canyon to rapidly expand ...
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Northern Arizona wildfires hurt tourism economy of Grand Canyon area
With wildfires raging through Northern Arizona and devastating the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, businesses relying on tourist ...
White Sage Fire grows to nearly 60K acres with 27% containment in northern Arizona
Highway closures and evacuations remain in effect as a wildfire burns more than 58,000 acres in Coconino County. It is one of two blazes raging at or near the northern rim of the Grand Canyon.
Arizona Governor Wants Investigation of Federal Handling of Grand Canyon Fire
Gov. Katie Hobbs questioned why the U.S. government decided to manage the Dragon Bravo fire, which started with a lightning ...
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Sen. Kelly: Proactive management critical despite Grand Canyon fire
Sen. Mark Kelly says, despite the damage done by the Dragon Bravo Fire, letting some fires burn can be important to reduce ...
Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed by expanding fire as Canadian wildfires smoke blankets U.S. Midwest
The Dragon Bravo Fire has destroyed dozens of structures and a water treatment facility, and the White Sage Fire, located in ...
Rapidly growing fire near Grand Canyon prompts evacuations
A mix of high temperatures, gusty winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation has fuelled the fire's swift advance in Arizona, ...