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The lightning-caused wildfire that consumed roughly 70 structures seemed unremarkable for days. High winds changed that.
The fast-moving fire destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures in the Grand Canyon National Park.
The White Sage Fire, burning in northern Arizona near the destructive Dragon Bravo Fire, continues to grow with evacuations still in place.
Arizona's senators and governor have raised questions about the initial firefighting tactics used against the wildfire that started July 4 with a lightning
As of Monday, the Dragon Bravo fire on the North Rim had consumed more than 5,700 acres and was not contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Officials have closed the North Rim of the Grand Canyon as the White Sage Fire burns near the town of Fredonia. Just 35 miles south, the Bravo Dragon Fire has destroyed structures inside the park.
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TAG24 on MSNDragon Bravo wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon lodge as criticism of response growsA growing wildfire at the Grand Canyon's North Rim has now charred at least 50 structures, including a historic lodge inside the popular tourist site.
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.