Dragon Bravo, North Rim
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The lightning-caused wildfire that consumed roughly 70 structures seemed unremarkable for days. High winds changed that.
Firefighters are working continuously to contain the Dragon Bravo Fire, which has burned 11,012 acres on the Grand Canyon's North Rim since it started on
The Dragon Bravo Fire has burned more than 8,500 acres southeast of the Grand Canyon. The fire was sparked by lightning on July 4 and has destroyed dozens of structures on the North Rim, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge.
Crews fighting the Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon have successfully safeguarded a critical drinking water pumphouse.
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TAG24 on MSNDragon Bravo wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon lodge as criticism of response growsA growing wildfire at the Grand Canyon's North Rim has now charred at least 50 structures, including a historic lodge inside the popular tourist site.
The congressman is the latest lawmaker asking why the Dragon Bravo fire was not immediately extinguished when it was ignited by lightning on July 4.
The fast-moving fire destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures in the Grand Canyon National Park.
The fire that burned for days on the North Rim of Grand Canyon before it became uncontrollable was "expertly handled," the National Park Service said.