The Grand Canyon Lodge opened in 1937 and was the only hotel located inside Grand Canyon National Park on the North Rim.

The Dragon Bravo Fire has burned more than 8,500 acres southeast of the Grand Canyon. The fire was sparked by lightning on July 4 and has destroyed dozens of structures on the North Rim, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge.

A 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.

Crews fighting a wildfire were focused on stopping the flames from consuming nearby cabins, a water pumping station, mule stables and other structures, fire officials said.

Guests and workers were safely evacuated. Dragon Bravo Fire engulfs 5,000 acres of land and destroys historic Grand Canyon Lodge: 'We are devastated by the loss' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Gov. Katie Hobbs wants an independent federal investigation on the handling of the Dragon Bravo wildfire, which has burned more than 5,700 acres as of Monday.

The fire that burned for days on the North Rim of Grand Canyon before it became uncontrollable was "expertly handled," the National Park Service said.

The Dragon Bravo Fire started on July 4 at the Grand Canyon's North Rim and was 10 acres but things changed last weekend when flames went out of control. Crews let the fire burn for days and managed it for "resource objects,