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Wildfire Destroys Grand Canyon Lodge; Governor Demands Investigation

7/16/2025

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Hobbs Demands Investigation

A devastating wildfire ignited by lightning on July 4, 2025, ravaged the historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim, obliterating 50-80 structures. In response, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has demanded a federal investigation into the National Park Service's management of the crisis, while the North Rim remains closed for the rest of the year.

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Polis Declares Disaster

Wildfires are wreaking havoc in western Colorado, with the Turner Gulch Fire exploding to over 8,140 acres, forcing evacuations and prompting a disaster declaration from Governor Jared Polis. Meanwhile, the South Rim Fire in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has consumed 3,988 acres, leaving firefighters battling relentless, extreme conditions with no containment in sight.

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Hobbs Demands Investigation

A devastating wildfire ignited by lightning on July 4, 2025, ravaged the historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim, obliterating 50-80 structures. In response, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has demanded a federal investigation into the National Park Service's management of the crisis, while the North Rim remains closed for the rest of the year.

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