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The original was posted on /r/arizonatrail by /u/numbershikes on 2025-07-15 05:37:34+00:00.

At least 70 structures have been destroyed and park personnel state that the North Rim will remain closed to visitors for the remainder of the 2025 season.

As of Monday, Dragon Bravo (Watch Duty link) is at 5,716 acres. The White Sage fire (WatchDuty link), burning further to the north at Hwy 89A, is currently at 49,356 acres and has burned over the trail.

Coverage:

• NPR:

  • Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge and other structures
  • A history of the Grand Canyon Lodge, destroyed by wildfire

• AP News: A wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge spread after being allowed to burn for days

• The Guardian: Wildfires destroy historic lodge on Grand Canyon’s North Rim, park says

• The Independent: The Grand Canyon Lodge was an elusive getaway for nearly a century. Now it’s gone

• ABC: Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon Lodge, North Rim closes for the season

More information about the Lodge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Canyon_Lodge