Evacuations have been ordered for North Rim residents of Grand Canyon National Park due to the advancing Dragon Bravo Fire. Sparked by lightning, the fire has burned 150 acres and remains 0% contained. Approximately 500 visitors were evacuated. Additionally, the White Sage Fire, located north of the park, has burned 10,973 acres with evacuation orders in effect. Challenging conditions, including strong winds and dry vegetation, complicate firefighting efforts. Similar wildfire situations exist in Colorado's Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, leading to further evacuations.
Due to the advancing Dragon Bravo Fire within Grand Canyon National Park, all North Rim residents are now in 'GO' status and should evacuate immediately.
About 500 visitors to the North Rim were evacuated Thursday night due to the Dragon Bravo Fire, which has burned 150 acres and is 0% contained.
The White Sage Fire, north of the park, has burned 10,973 acres and is also 0% contained, prompting evacuation orders and road closures.
Strong, gusty winds, low relative humidity and critically dry vegetation in rugged terrain continue to challenge firefighting resources in the region.
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