Wildfire threatens Grand Canyon's North Rim
Digest more
Two fast-moving wildfires—the Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires—have scorched more than 45,000 acres, destroyed the iconic North Rim lodge and dozens of structures, and led to long-term closures in the Grand Canyon.
Wildfires have forced evacuations at two U.S. national parks in the West as summer monsoon storms increase lightning in the region.
The North Rim was evacuated Thursday because of wildfire and will remain closed for the rest of the season, the park said in a statement.