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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA, Closed Due to Park Fire

Lassen Volcanic National Park closed due to wildfire Park Fire

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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Denali National Park, AK, to Remain Closed on Tuesday, July 2, Due to Riley Fire

The Riley Fire as seen from the Nenana River Canyon business area 6 30 24 NPS Photo Tomeo

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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