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The wildfire that destroyed a Grand Canyon lodge this month was the latest blow to the National Park Service staffing and funding cuts.
The Dragon Bravo Fire that destroyed the North Rim lodge will affect visitors and nearby communities. Here's the Canyon's financial impact on Arizona.
The Dragon Bravo Fire devastated over 70 structures at the Grand Canyon's North Rim, with only 8% containment.
The building was surrounded by vegetation on fire when a team of “helitack” firefighters arrived to protect the area on Tuesday. Grand Canyon National Park officials said the crews knew if the pump house fell, the consequences could cripple park operations for months.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs toured the Dragon Bravo Fire devastation with the National Guard helicoptering her over the Grand Canyon's North Rim.
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