The Grand Canyon Lodge, located on the North Rim, was destroyed by a wildfire that consumed the only lodging within the park. In total, multiple structures were lost, including a visitor center, gas station, wastewater treatment plant, and employee housing. The White Sage fire and Bravo Dragon fire have burned over 45,000 acres collectively. Evacuations were ordered due to health risks, including the release of chlorine gas from the burning water treatment plant. The Bravo Dragon fire was initially a controlled burn but shifted to suppression as it rapidly expanded.
The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, along with a visitor center and employee housing.
Two wildfires, the White Sage fire and the Bravo Dragon fire, have burned over 45,000 acres near the North Rim, forcing evacuations in the area.
Chlorine gas was released due to the burning of the water treatment plant, prompting evacuations of firefighters and hikers in lower canyon elevations.
The Bravo Dragon fire was initially managed as a controlled burn but escalated to suppression as it grew rapidly after being sparked by lightning on July 4.
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