The Dragon Bravo Fire, which ignited from lightning on July 4, has rapidly expanded to over 5,000 acres. This wildfire has completely destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge, a National Historic Landmark that opened in 1937, along with approximately 80 other structures, including NPS buildings. Fortunately, there have been no human casualties due to prior evacuations. Katie Hobbs, the governor of Arizona, expressed sadness over the extensive damage to this iconic structure, emphasizing the loss of its historic significance.
The Dragon Bravo Fire on the Grand Canyon's North Ridge started on July 4 and has burned more than 5,000 acres, destroying the Grand Canyon Lodge.
The Grand Canyon Lodge was a National Historic Landmark, designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood, and had hosted millions of visitors since 1937.
No human casualties have been reported, and the area had already been evacuated, but the historic lodge along with 80 other structures has been lost.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs expressed dismay at the destruction of the Grand Canyon Lodge, calling it incredibly saddening and devastating.
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