#wildfire

#wildfire

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.

Restaurants and tourist-focused operators at Fisherman's Wharf experienced significantly reduced business over the holiday weekend, with a drastic decline in foreign tourist numbers noted this summer.

All seven people missing since an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto, California, have been found dead, following a large fire that ensued.

San Francisco's St. Anthony Foundation is laying off 12% of its staff due to 'tightening resources.' CEO Larry Kwan described the decision as 'heartbreaking.' Layoffs affect a program employing formerly homeless security guards.

The Hermit's Peak Fire, ignited by a prescribed burn, became the largest wildfire in New Mexico's history after escaping its control.

"These firefighters did not have a chance," he said.

"We are faced with simultaneous fires in multiple, geographically unconnected parts of the island, a pattern that cannot be considered coincidental."

Nearly 100 acres of Ventura County lands have burned due to two fires that began Monday, with the larger blaze nearly under control but the smaller growing with no containment in sight.

"As it turned out, I liked to suffer, and the depth of one's suffering directly correlated to the degree of one's euphoria at the top."

The Ranch fire, now 10% contained, has burned 4,205 acres, destroying structures and vehicles as firefighters face challenging conditions due to dry weather and high winds.