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Wildfires force evacuations at Grand Canyon and Black Canyon of the Gunnison parks

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA, JUL 14 – Lightning-sparked wildfires burned over 63 square miles, destroying 50 to 80 structures including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, prompting evacuations and ongoing park closures, officials said.

  • Last Saturday, wildfires led to evacuations at Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona North Rim, and the closure of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, park officials said.
  • The White Sage Fire and the Dragon Bravo Fire were ignited by lightning, with federal authorities saying the latter occurred on July 4.
  • Data shows the White Sage Fire topping 40,000 acres alongside the Dragon Bravo Fire at 5,000.
  • In Washington, Senator Ruben Gallego supported calls for a comprehensive federal inquiry on X, and the senator backed the call.
  • Looking ahead, the North Rim closure will last all 2025, impacting its share of Grand Canyon tourists while the South Rim remains open.
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If you are on holiday in the USA, you should be on your guard. In a popular holiday resort it is currently burning.

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U.S. News broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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