Historic Grand Canyon Lodge Destroyed by Wildfire, North Rim Closure for Season
A wildfire in Arizona has destroyed the iconic Grand Canyon Lodge, along with around 70 other structures. The lodge, a National Historic Landmark, was lost to the Dragon Bravo Fire. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon will be closed for the rest of the 2025 season due to the fires.
The Grand Canyon Lodge in Arizona was destroyed by one of two wildfires burning near the Grand Canyon. The fires, named the White Sage Fire and the Dragon Bravo Fire, were both started by lightning strikes and have not been contained. The Grand Canyon Lodge, a historic landmark, was among the approximately 70 structures lost in the fires. The lodge, which opened in 1937, is the only lodging option on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park.
No injuries have been reported, but the fires have caused significant damage, including the destruction of the National Park Service's administrative building and visitor facilities. A chlorine gas leak near the lodge prompted the evacuation of firefighting personnel from critical areas. The fires have burned thousands of acres, leading to the closure of the North Rim for the rest of the 2025 season.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs expressed sadness over the loss of the Grand Canyon Lodge and called for a thorough review of the federal government's response to the wildfires to prevent further damage.
According to the source: ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos.
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