Fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon: historic hotel destroyed
14 july 2025 в 16:13
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon was devastated by destructive forest fires that began over the weekend. In the process, the fire destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge — the only lodging in the park on the North Rim — on Sunday, July 13.
Two fires, which somehow ignited and quickly spread, are called the White Sage Fire and the Dragon Bravo Fire, according to officials. It was the Dragon Bravo Fire that destroyed the lodge.
According to local authorities, the Dragon Bravo Fire exhibited «extreme and explosive behavior» over the weekend, expanding to approximately 5000 acres of land, according to CBS News.
Officials stated that strong wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour exacerbated the flames. According to USA Today, the fires started from lightning strikes in July, and a mix of strong winds, humidity, and extremely high temperatures fueled the fires.
In a public statement on social media, Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego wrote that he was «shocked» by the fire damage. In a separate tweet, Gallego supported Governor Katie Hobbs' call to initiate a «comprehensive, independent investigation of fire management and justification of its consideration as controlled burning — especially in the driest and most severe part of the summer in Arizona. I will do my part at the federal level to get answers».
At the time of publication, the entire North Rim and all trails — South Kaibab Trail, Phantom Ranch, and North Kaibab Trail — are closed until further notice due to chlorine gas from the water treatment plant on the North Rim, according to the National Park Service.
No, according to multiple reports and as seen in circulating photos, the entire Grand Canyon Lodge burned down. The lodge was officially opened in 1937, shortly after a fire destroyed its original structure in 1932, according to the Grand Canyon Historical Society. The rebuilt lodge offered guests stunning panoramic views of the region.
In addition to the Grand Canyon Lodge, between 50 and 80 buildings were destroyed in the fires, according to CBS News.
It is currently unclear when park authorities will reopen the area to hikers and visitors, as they continue to battle the fires
Two fires, which somehow ignited and quickly spread, are called the White Sage Fire and the Dragon Bravo Fire, according to officials. It was the Dragon Bravo Fire that destroyed the lodge.
According to local authorities, the Dragon Bravo Fire exhibited «extreme and explosive behavior» over the weekend, expanding to approximately 5000 acres of land, according to CBS News.
Officials stated that strong wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour exacerbated the flames. According to USA Today, the fires started from lightning strikes in July, and a mix of strong winds, humidity, and extremely high temperatures fueled the fires.
In a public statement on social media, Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego wrote that he was «shocked» by the fire damage. In a separate tweet, Gallego supported Governor Katie Hobbs' call to initiate a «comprehensive, independent investigation of fire management and justification of its consideration as controlled burning — especially in the driest and most severe part of the summer in Arizona. I will do my part at the federal level to get answers».
At the time of publication, the entire North Rim and all trails — South Kaibab Trail, Phantom Ranch, and North Kaibab Trail — are closed until further notice due to chlorine gas from the water treatment plant on the North Rim, according to the National Park Service.
No, according to multiple reports and as seen in circulating photos, the entire Grand Canyon Lodge burned down. The lodge was officially opened in 1937, shortly after a fire destroyed its original structure in 1932, according to the Grand Canyon Historical Society. The rebuilt lodge offered guests stunning panoramic views of the region.
In addition to the Grand Canyon Lodge, between 50 and 80 buildings were destroyed in the fires, according to CBS News.
It is currently unclear when park authorities will reopen the area to hikers and visitors, as they continue to battle the fires
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