GRAND CANEON National Park, Arizona (AP) — Parts of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon will reopen shortly after wildfires destroyed historic lodges and dozens of structures, the National Park Service announced Thursday.
Daytime access will begin on October 1st. Point ImperialThe highest oversights in the park, which is the eastern edge of the Grand Canyon and the Cape Royal, said in a news release.
These areas will remain open until November 30th, but may close early if there is significant snowfall. The more remote north edge is historically open seasonally, with the park’s South Rim open all year round.
Grand Canyon officials say many of the North Rims, including the popular trails, will be closed in the near future due to safety concerns and efforts to recover from wildfires.
Hazards increase the risk of flash floods even outside of deadly status trees and fire scars, the Parks Bureau said. Additionally, there is no electricity, running water or cell service in the North Rim, so visitors must have food, water and supplies, Park Service said.
Dragon Bravo Fire was caused by Lightning in early July. Park service allowed it to burn for several days before it exploded A rapid moving fire It forced evacuation and consumed the Grand Canyon Lodge, several cabins and other structures.
Park service is available He defended the handling of fireto say a sudden, extreme change in the wind was far beyond what we expected.
A bipartisan slate of Arizona’s elected officials suggested that more could have been done earlier to prevent the fire from spreading. Gov. Katie Hobbs met with federal officials and said US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum had committed to an independent review.
The fire eventually burned at 227 square miles (589 square kilometers).
