Historic Grand Canyon lodge destroyed by wildfire
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A fire near the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona has grown more than 20 times in size in 24 hours as an intensifying wildfire season sees the return of Canadian wildfire smoke into the U.S.
A historic lodge on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim has been destroyed by a wildfire, officials said Sunday. Northbound Interstate 17 freeway in Phoenix reopened after closing Sunday morning due to a law enforcement incident. Authorities maintained the evacuation zones for the White Sage Fire north of the Grand Canyon as the fire grew exponentially.
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Strong winds and hot, dry weather continue to fuel two separate wildfires near the northwestern side of the Grand Canyon Saturday, closing the canyon’s North Rim and forcing evacuations throughout the area.
Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Ed Keeble said the Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames.
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Authorities maintained the evacuation zones for the White Sage Fire north of the Grand Canyon as the fire grew expectantly.