Summary
The Grand Canyon Lodge at the North Rim was destroyed by wildfires. The fire also burned many cabins and more than 5,000 acres of land. This lodge was a popular spot for visitors and has burned down before.
Key Facts
- The Grand Canyon Lodge at the North Rim has been destroyed by wildfires.
- The fire, known as the Dragon Bravo Fire, has burned over 5,000 acres.
- This lodge was the only available accommodation in the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park.
- The fire also destroyed many surrounding cabins and old trees, some over 400 years old.
- The fire started from a lightning strike on July 4, which initially seemed controllable but worsened due to strong winds.
- Firefighters protecting the lodge had to evacuate after a water treatment plant burned, releasing toxic chlorine gas.
- The lodge first opened in 1928, but was destroyed by a kitchen fire four years later and rebuilt, reopening in 1938.
- This lodge provided panoramic views and was cherished by locals and visitors as a unique getaway spot.
