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North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, AZ, Closed Indefinitely After Wildfire Destroys Historic Lodge

The historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim of Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park has been reduced to ashes after a fast-moving wildfire swept through the area over the weekend. Officials confirmed that the Dragon Bravo Fire, fueled by high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds, destroyed the lodge and between 50 and 80 other structures, including administrative buildings, […]

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Firebrains | July 14, 2025
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Evacuations Ordered and North Rim Closed at Grand Canyon National Park, AZ, Due to Wildfire Threat

White Sage Fire, AZ, on July 11, 2025 is a wildfire near the Grand Canyon

The National Park Service has closed the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, until further notice after the White Sage wildfire advanced toward Jacob Lake, prompting immediate evacuation orders for all visitors and residents in the area. Related: Severe Floods Wash Away Home and Kill Father and 2 Children in New Mexico Ski Town 1 Year Post Devastating […]

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Firebrains | July 11, 2025
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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Crosses the Atlantic, Affecting Air Quality Index Across Europe

Summer is officially here, meaning longer days, drier conditions, and warmer weather. While all of those factors make for a great day on the beach, it can wreak havoc on North America’s drier areas, especially the prairie provinces of Canada such as Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. I currently reside in Michigan, a state not commonly associated with wildfires due to […]

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Avatar photo Joseph Kaufmann | June 11, 2025
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Olympic Skier and Father Killed in Turkish Ski Resort Hotel Fire

A fire at the Kervansaray Hotel at the Uludag ski resort in northwestern Turkey claimed the lives of former Olympic skier Berkin Usta and his father, Yahya Usta. The blaze, which erupted around 5:30 a.m. local time Thursday, comes just two months after a similar tragedy at another Turkish winter resort that left 79 dead. Related: 66 People Killed in […]

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Firebrains | March 27, 2025
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[VIDEO] Lightning Sparks Devastating Fire at Beech Mountain Resort, NC

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A fire sparked by a lightning strike destroyed multiple condominiums at the Snow Tree Villas on Beech Mountain, North Carolina, early Sunday morning. The fire began around 5:30 a.m. and quickly engulfed at least three units and two vehicles, including a Jeep, at the popular ski resort. Eyewitnesses reported that the fire originated from a lightning bolt striking a balcony […]

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Firebrains | March 17, 2025
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Multiple Wildfires Rage Across The Northeast, Burning Thousands of Acres

The northeast region of the United States rarely has as many wildfires as compared to states out West, such as California, which are more prone to fires. However, the lack of rain this year has caused the current drought affecting the northeast region, which is only helping to fuel the wildfires that are currently raging there. You do not often […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | November 19, 2024
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Slopeside Condo Building Destroyed by Fire at Okemo Mountain Resort, VT

condo building on fire during the night at ski resort

A significant fire broke out on Saturday night at the Okemo Trailside Condominiums slopeside at Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow, Vermont. The blaze began around 8:55 p.m. and quickly engulfed multiple units, causing extensive damage but remarkably resulting in no injuries. Related: The Heroes of the Wildfires That Nearly Erased a New Mexico Ski Town The Ludlow Fire Department was […]

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Firebrains | October 23, 2024
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As The Davis Fire Continues to Burn, Lake Tahoe, CA, Ski Areas Hope to Survive

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The Davis fire, located just Northwest of Lake Tahoe, began burning at approximately 2:30 pm on September 7, 2024. Coupled with strong and irregular winds in the coming days, it seemed to be a recipe for disaster, reminiscent of the Caldor fire that burned structures and much of Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort on Echo Pass and threatened South Lake Tahoe in 2021. […]

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Dylan Bradley | September 15, 2024
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Wildfire Raging South of Reno, NV, Prompts Evacuations

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A wildfire broke out on Saturday, September 7 southwest of Reno, Nevada, and has grown rapidly ever since. Officials are now reporting the Davis Fire has grown to 5,596 acres as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10, an increase from 4,703 acres on Monday morning. Evacuation orders and warnings are still in place for more than 14,000 residents in […]

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John Cunningham | September 10, 2024
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The Heroes of the Wildfires That Nearly Erased a New Mexico Ski Town

Phoenix (noun): in ancient Egyptian and Classical mythology, a legendary bird symbolizing immortality and resurrection, believed to be reborn from its own ashes after a fiery death every 500 years. “Nothing left.” Those were the two words my father had texted me the night of the Summer Solstice when he confirmed the unthinkable: our home in Ruidoso was gone. Growing […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | August 13, 2024
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Massive Park Fire Rages On, Becoming California’s 4th Largest Wildfire Ever

The Park Fire in Northern California has grown to a staggering 401,508 acres, making it the fourth-largest wildfire in state history. As of Sunday, the blaze has destroyed 636 structures, including 283 homes, and damaged 49 others across Butte, Plumas, Shasta, and Tehama counties. Related: Arsonist Arrested For Igniting California’s Park Fire, Now 6th Largest in State’s History California’s Park […]

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Firebrains | August 5, 2024
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NASA: After the Park Fire’s Rapid Growth

This post first appeared on NASA Earth Observatory. The Park Fire in Northern California more than doubled in area in a matter of days in late July 2024. It quickly became the state’s sixth-largest wildland fire on record, and as of July 30, it was the largest active fire in the United States. Related: Arsonist Arrested For Igniting California’s Park […]

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Guest Author | August 1, 2024
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NASA: Smoky Skies Across North America

This post first appeared on NASA Earth Observatory. In July 2024, wildland fires in Canada billowed smoke that drifted across North America. A stretch of extreme heat, coupled with windy conditions and thunderstorms, helped spur the ignition and expansion of fires in several Canadian provinces. As of July 24, 989 fires actively burned in Canada, with over half of those […]

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Guest Author | August 1, 2024
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Arsonist Arrested For Igniting California’s Park Fire, Now 6th Largest in State’s History

California’s Park Fire continues to rage, becoming the sixth-largest wildfire in state history and the second-biggest in the U.S. this year. As of Monday evening, the fire had consumed 373,357 acres across Butte, Plumas, Shasta, and Tehama counties, roughly half the size of Rhode Island. Related: Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA, Closed Due to Park Fire The Park Fire has […]

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Firebrains | July 30, 2024
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Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA, Closed Due to Park Fire

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MINERAL, Calif. – Three years after the Dixie Fire consumed much of the eastern portion of Lassen Volcanic National Park, California, the massive Park Fire is approaching the park’s western edge, prompting National Park Service officials to close the park. Related: The History of the Lost Ski Area on Lassen Peak, CA Visitors have been evacuated from all campgrounds, and reservations […]

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Avatar photo Press Release | July 29, 2024
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Wildfires Ravage the Resort Town of Jasper, Alberta

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Earlier this week, 25,000 people (5,000 residents and 20,000 visitors) had to evacuate the historic town of Jasper, Alberta, as wildfires in the area continued escalating. The region has been hit by more than 58,000 lightning strikes within the last week, sparking new blazes after a three-week heat wave. First responders were ordered out of Jasper National Park yesterday and […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | July 25, 2024
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Wildfire Starts Near Sugar Bowl Resort, CA

A forest fire broke out at four p.m. on July 7 near Sugar Bowl ski resort in California. The fire was dubbed “the Royal Fire” and it is located west of Soda Springs near Truckee, California. Related Article: Vista Fire Forces Evacuation of Mt. Baldy Ski Resort, CA, and Hiking Trails The fire spans just over 200 acres and is burning […]

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Leander Walchshöfer | July 9, 2024
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Vista Fire Forces Evacuation of Mt. Baldy Ski Resort, CA, and Hiking Trails

A rapidly growing wildfire in the San Bernardino National Forest has prompted the evacuation of Mt. Baldy ski resort and nearby hiking trails, posing a significant threat to one of Southern California’s most popular outdoor recreation areas. “It’s go time! At the time of posting the wind has eased and air support has finished their second shift of the day […]

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Firebrains | July 9, 2024
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Huge Flash Floods Hit Ruidoso, NM, Following Deadly Wildfires

The aftermath of wildfires is often just as destructive as the fires themselves. Over the weekend, severe flash flooding and debris flows struck the area near Ruidoso, New Mexico, following two weeks of intense wildfires. Two inches of rain fell on the fire-scorched soil in Ruidoso, leading to destructive flood conditions. The dark floodwaters filled with ash and soot from […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | July 2, 2024
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Denali National Park, AK, to Remain Closed on Tuesday, July 2, Due to Riley Fire

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The Riley Fire continues to be active near the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, causing park officials to keep the park closed on Tuesday, July 2. Smokejumpers, fire crews, and strong support from aerial resources have made significant progress, particularly along the fire’s southern flank. Related: Brain Post: Denali, AK, Not Everest, is the Tallest Mountain on […]

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Firebrains | July 2, 2024
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