North Rim, Dragon Bravo Fire
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The lightning-caused wildfire that consumed roughly 70 structures seemed unremarkable for days. High winds changed that.
The White Sage Fire is located on Bureau of Land Management land, west of Jacob Lake and southeast of Fredonia.
A group of bipartisan lawmakers and officials have called for an investigation into how the Dragon Bravo Fire was able to grow and destroy dozens of structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge.
Over 1,000 people have been assigned to fight the Dragon Bravo Fire burning near the Grand Canyon and the White Sage Fire burning farther north.
Arizona officials are pressing for an investigation into the National Park Service's handling of the Dragon Bravo Fire, which spread after being managed as a controlled burn.
Crews fighting the Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon have successfully safeguarded a critical drinking water pumphouse.
Officials said the Dragon Bravo Fire, burning in the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, "exhibited extreme and volatile fire behavior the evening of July 12.
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ABC4 Utah on MSNGrand Canyon water treatment facility catches fire, releases chlorine gas as Dragon Bravo Fire growsA Grand Canyon water treatment facility located at the North Rim caught fire on Saturday, causing chlorine gas to be released into the air. Multiple closures are being enforced due to the incident.