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2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Grand Canyon North Rim closed amid raging wildfires
Firefighters in Arizona worked Monday to contain a pair of fast-moving wildfires that destroyed a historic lodge in Grand Canyon National Park, closed a section of the park for the rest of the season and prompted calls for an investigation into federal authorities' response to the blazes. The two wildfires burning at or near the park's North Rim include the White Sage Fire and the Dragon Bravo Fire. The blazes have consumed about 45,000 acres of land as of July 13. Park officials said the Dragon Bravo Fire, which burned 5,000 acres within the park, destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge – the only hotel located inside the national park at the North Rim. Between 50 to 80 structures have been lost in the fire, officials said, including administrative buildings, visitor facilities and other historic cabins in the park. Lightning strikes ignited the fires this month and a combination of strong winds, low humidity and scorching daily temperatures led to their rapid expansion. Here's what we know about the wildfires. The Dragon Bravo Fire was ignited by a lightning strike on July 4. Initially, fire officials sought to manage the blaze by setting up containment lines and halting its growth. But over the weekend, powerful wind gusts up to 40 mph led the fire to expand 500 acres overnight, swallowing dozens of structures including historic cabins in the area. It also impacted a water treatment facility, leading officials to evacuate some firefighting personnel and halt aerial operations because of a possible chlorine leak. No injuries or deaths were reported as staff and hikers were evacuated from the North Rim area before the blaze exploded in size. Park officials said the North Rim will remain closed for the rest of the season, which runs from May 15 to October 15. Visitors to the more popular South Rim, which is open all year, were advised to stay updated on possible air quality alerts. "The fire is being managed with an aggressive full suppression strategy," the National Park Service said, adding, "Fire behavior is still very active." The Grand Canyon Lodge sat perched on the canyon's edge and offered guests panoramic views of the natural wonder. The lodge opened in 1937 after the original building burned to the ground in a wildfire in September 1932. The new property was made up of the main lodge building, 23 deluxe cabins and over 90 regular cabins, according to the park service. The lodge building was made of a limestone façade that was sourced nearby, and massive ponderosa pine trees were turned into support beams to hold up a sloped roof capable of supporting heavy loads of snow. "We are devastated by the loss of Grand Canyon Lodge and historic buildings on the North Rim," read a statement from the National Park Service. Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., said on social media that the lodge's destruction was "Heartbreaking news for Arizona & everyone who loves this special place." Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs questioned the federal government's handling of the Dragon Bravo Fire, which destroyed numerous structures on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. Hobbs said in a post on X that after a lightning strike started the fire, the federal government "chose to manage that fire as a controlled burn during the driest, hottest part of the Arizona summer." "I am calling on the federal government for a comprehensive and independent investigation into the management of the Fire and a report detailing the decisions that led to this devastating outcome," she wrote. "As someone who was born and raised in Arizona, I know what the Grand Canyon National Park means to so many people, not just in Arizona, but all over the world, and how devastating it is to see this damage done to one of Arizona's most cherished landmarks." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Grand Canyon wildfire: Historic lodge, cabins destroyed; evacuations
Bloomberg
2 hours ago
- Bloomberg
China Eyes Weather Derivatives Market to Hedge Climate Risks
Welcome to Weather Watch, our weekly newsletter on how the planet's ever wilder weather patterns are impacting the global economy. Got feedback and forecasts? Write us at weatherteam@ And sign up here if you're not on the list already. When there's volatile weather, revenues of energy and agricultural companies can be put at risk. And when that risk exists, there's an incentive to mitigate it somehow.
Forbes
2 hours ago
- Forbes
Grand Canyon Lodge Destroyed As Extreme Heat And Wildfires Continue
In this photo provided by the National Park Service, smoke from wildfires settles over Grand Canyon ... More National Park in northern Arizona on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Joelle Baird/Grand Canyon National Park) The lone lodging structure inside Grand Canyon National Park has been destroyed. Officials reported that the Grand Canyon Lodge along with up to 80 structured were consumed by ongoing wildfires. Last week a hiker died while hiking the Grand Canyon in extreme heat conditions. Here is the latest update on heat and wildfire conditions threatening one of the nation's treasures and most popular tourist attractions. The Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim of Grand Canyon, Ariz., in June 2019. (AP Photo/Ryan ... More Pearson) The Fires Multiple wildfires have been burning in the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. The Dragon Bravo Fire destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge which was opened in 1928. Ironically, it was destroyed a few years later by a cigarette fire but reopened in 1937. The White Sage Fire has also burned at least 40,000 acres. Both fires were likely ignited by lightning and are being amplified by winds up to 40 mph. Fires burning on July 14, 2025 along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. The National Weather Service discussion on Monday morning warned that extreme heat conditions would continue in the region as a high pressure center lingers. This will continue to keep smoke and haze in the forecast for the next several days too. The high pressure center is expected to move eastward throughout the week, which will allow more moisture to enter the region. They wrote, 'For each day, the main threats will mainly be gusty outflow winds, though a couple brief downpours in any stronger storm will be possible.' The rains will be a welcome sight for the fires, but the winds could also be problematic for them as well. This photo provided by the Bureau of Land Management shows aerial resources working to suppress ... More White Sage wildfire burning north of Grand Canyon National Park in Ariz., on Thursday, July 10, 2025. (Bureau of Land Management, Arizona State Office via AP) The Heat Extreme heat is also present at the Grand Canyon and much of the U.S. Southwest. Officials remind tourists that exposed trails in the Grand Canyon can reach up to 120 degrees F on hot days. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through the middle of the week for elevations below 4000 feet. Temperatures at the lowest canyon elevations will be well into the triple digits on Monday. Why is it hotter at the bottom of the canyon? Extreme heat in the Grand Canyon. There are several factors. Temperature increases as you go up in the atmosphere, which means at lower elevation it is warmer. Additionally, air tends to sink under high pressure systems and warms through a process called adiabatic compression. There is a greater distance for compressional warming as air descends into the canyon. The darker rocks at the bottom of the canyon and less vegetation also contribute to hotter conditions. The rocks absorb the radiation from the sun, and less vegetation allows more exposure. The Grand Canyon South Rim remains open, but visitors should be cognizant of extreme heat, smoke, and degraded air quality. The narrow canyon walls of Havasu Canyon, a side canyon of the Grand Canyon, are seen on June 30, ... More 2016. Havasu Canyon is located near the remote village of Supai, Arizona on the Havasupai Indian Reservation. (Photo by)
