Grand Canyon, White Sage Fire and North Rim
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The White Sage Fire was burning in Arizona bout 15 miles southeast of Fredonia in Coconino County and north of the Grand Canyon State Park.
Twin wildfires, including the Bravo Dragon Fire, have scorched over 45,000 acres near the Grand Canyon's North Rim, destroying up to 80 structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. Governor Katie Hobbs is demanding an investigation into the federal response after officials initially managed the lightning-sparked fire as a controlled burn.
Dangerous heat and dry conditions fueling the White Sage Fire in Arizona have prompted authorities to expand evacuation zones to clear out the Grand Canyon.