​The wildfire that destroyed a historic lodge on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon this month was the latest blow to the struggling National Park Service after months of staffing and funding cuts under the Trump administration.

Highway closures and evacuations remain in effect as a wildfire burns more than 58,000 acres in Coconino County. It is one of two blazes raging at or near the northern rim of the Grand Canyon.

The senators referenced the 2006 Warm Fire, another lightning-caused fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon that was initially allowed to burn as a wildland use fire. The Warm Fire ultimately destroyed 59,000 acres of land and nearly killed a thousand people.

Flames from the Monroe Canyon fire in Sevier County have burned 9,400 acres while destroying at least two buildings, and forcing evacuations.

PHOENIX — Residents on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon have been ordered to evacuate due to a fire in Grand Canyon National Park. The fire, named the Dragon Bravo Fire, is approximately 12,728 acres and has 8% containment. It was caused by lightning on July 4, officials with the National Park Service said.

A combination of high winds, dry air and above average temperatures caused a wildfire in the Grand Canyon to rapidly expand and cause major damage.

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:34 p.m. in Los Angeles County, California. Canyon Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

There are now two large wildfires burning on federal land north of the Las Vegas Valley, primarily in areas with no public access.

Now at 35,714 acres, the Gothic Fire is 25% contained on Department of Defense land — the Nevada Test and Training Range. It has been burning since July 6, but hasn’t grown significantly in recent days. It is the state’s largest wildfire so far this year, and now there’s a second fire nearby.

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