South Rim Fire Engulfs Black Canyon
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Wildfire threatens Grand Canyon's North Rim
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Montrose residents meet with officials for a Public meeting; Montrose School District provides space for the Incident Command Center.
On July 10, lightning strikes ignited fires on both the north and south rims of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, leading to the entire park’s evacuation. Hot weather, gusty winds and dangerously low humidity helped fuel the fire’s growth, leading to more evacuations Saturday. The fire has been dubbed the South Rim Fire
Fire activity on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon has forced the closure of several trails and campgrounds. Meanwhile, life goes on at the South Rim where tourists endured a smokey visit Monday.
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