Summary
A wildfire near the Grand Canyon in Arizona has led to evacuations and the closure of the park's North Rim. High temperatures and winds are making the fire spread quickly. Officials also reported a hiker's death from extreme heat.
Key Facts
- A wildfire called the White Sage Fire was started by lightning on July 9 near the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
- The fire has burned about 1,000 acres and is not yet under control.
- High temperatures and strong winds are making it hard to fight the fire.
- All visitors at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon have been evacuated because of the fire.
- A 67-year-old hiker from Texas died from the heat while hiking in the Grand Canyon.
- Part of State Route 89A has been closed because of the fire.
- Wildfires are also affecting parts of Colorado, leading to evacuations at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
