Wildfire Along Grand Canyon's North Rim Destroys Historic Lodge And Is Spreading Rapidly

6 hours ago A wildfire on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim has destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and other structures. The fire was sparked by lightning on July 4 and grew rapidly due to high winds and dry conditions. Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has called for a federal investigation into the National Park Service’s decision to initially manage the fire as a controlled burn. Officials have closed the North Rim for the rest of the year, evacuating hikers and rerouting rafters. No injuries have been reported, but up to 80 structures were lost. Firefighters continue battling multiple wildfires across the western U.S.