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Grand Canyon blaze shows how managing a fire can go suddenly sideways
U.S. land managers have long known that they have a problem on their hands with overgrown forests and persistent drought.
Gov. Hobbs demands inquiry into federal response that led to Grand Canyon Lodge fire
The Dragon Bravo Fire started on July 4 and was managed at first as a controlled burn. Then the wind picked up, and it ...
She’s the unsung mastermind behind iconic Grand Canyon cabins. Now they’re at risk.
She was written out of Grand Canyon history, but fires are putting her iconic buildings at risk. Meet Mary Colter, the ...
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) Responds to Wildfires’ Destruction to Grand Canyon National Park
The destruction caused by this fire is a reminder of how vulnerable our national parks and residents nearby are to the ...
Kane County braces for hit to tourism as wildfires cut off Grand Canyon access
What would typically be peak season for tourism in Kane County is now a time of uncertainty, as two large wildfires burn just across the Arizona border, cutting ...
Incident management team, meteorologist not called in early days of Dragon Bravo Fire
Meteorologists are key to fire management, and the Dragon Bravo Fire didn’t have one on scene until Monday, several days after the damage was done.
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The history of the iconic Grand Canyon Lodge, lost to North Rim fires
The Grand Canyon Lodge welcomed generations of travelers and staff arriving in the Grand Canyon’s North Rim area before it burned down over the weekend. NPR’s Rachel Treisman reports.