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BREAKING: Senator and Governor Demand Inquiry into Grand Canyon Fire Response
Senator Ruben Gallego and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs are calling for a comprehensive and autonomous investigation into the federal government’s management of the Drago Bravo fire, which has led to significant closures and damage at Grand Canyon National Park. The officials are questioning the decision to manage the lightning-ignited fire as a controlled burn during the driest and hottest part of the Arizona summer, demanding answers for the fire’s impact on the park.
Grand canyon national Park Faces Closures Amidst Drago Bravo and White Sage Fires
Grand Canyon National Park has implemented significant closures along its northern edge due to the ongoing Drago Bravo and white Sage fires. The National Park Service (NPS) has restricted access to all inner corridor hiking trails, all campgrounds, and other interior areas. Specifically, the north and South Kaibab Trails, phantom Ranch, and the Bright Angel Trail below Havasupai Gardens are among the affected locations.
Senator Ruben Gallego has publicly stated his intention to investigate the National Parks Service’s early response to the Drago bravo fire, aiming to determine any impact on the blaze’s eventual spread. He expressed concern that the fire resulted in the loss of a historic lodge and a “piece of our state history.” Governor katie Hobbs has also called for a thorough,independent review of the fire’s management and the rationale behind treating it as a controlled burn,particularly given the current arid conditions in Arizona. Senator Gallego pledged to support these efforts at the federal level to obtain answers.
