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Grand Canyon blaze shows how managing a fire can go suddenly sideways
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. land managers are racing the clock as hotter, drier weather raises the risk of wildfires in the ...
Fire crews scramble to prevent 'disastrous' loss at Grand Canyon National Park
The building was surrounded by vegetation on fire when a team of “helitack” firefighters arrived to protect the area on ...
The Grand Canyon fire exploded in size, catching officials off guard. Why?
A combination of high winds, dry air and above average temperatures caused a wildfire in the Grand Canyon to rapidly expand ...
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North Rim business had to refund $100,000 in reservations after Grand Canyon wildfire
Canyon Trail Rides, which organizes mule rides through the Grand Canyon, had to refund approximately $100,000 for prepaid ...
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Sen. Kelly: Proactive management critical despite Grand Canyon fire
Sen. Mark Kelly says, despite the damage done by the Dragon Bravo Fire, letting some fires burn can be important to reduce ...
Fredonia mayor blames poor forest management for fires burning near Grand Canyon
Two major wildfires burning in northern Arizona have now charred more than 60,000 acres combined, destroying infrastructure, ...
After Grand Canyon fire, forest experts say managed burns still needed
National wildfire policy has changed significantly over the past century. After the “Big Burn” of Idaho and Montana in 1910, ...
Fire crews at Grand Canyon try to save cabins after loss of historic lodge
Crews fighting a wildfire were focused on stopping the flames from consuming nearby cabins, a water pumping station, mule ...
Incident management team, meteorologist not called in early days of Dragon Bravo Fire
Meteorologists are key to fire management, and the Dragon Bravo Fire didn’t have one on scene until Monday, several days after the damage was done.