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A wildfire, known as the Dragon Bravo Fire, has forced the closure of the Grand Canyon’s entire North Rim.The fire has destroyed between 50-80 structures, including the historic North Rim Lodge, a visitor’s center, a gas station, administrative buildings, and employee housing. A wastewater treatment facility was also destroyed, leading to a chlorine gas leak that poses a health risk and has prompted the closure of North Rim trails.
Firefighters are employing an “aggressive full suppression strategy” due to extreme heat conditions, which reached 115 degrees at Phantom Ranch lodge. The fire grew rapidly overnight, fueled by wind gusts up to 40 mph, hot temperatures, and low humidity, burning over 500 acres. Park staff and residents were evacuated, and no injuries have been reported. The chlorine gas leak has also forced the evacuation of firefighters and the cancellation of river trips within the canyon.
