The Grand Canyon Lodge and several historic buildings at the North Rim have been destroyed due to wildfires that prompted evacuations in Grand Canyon National Park. Over 45,000 acres of park land have burned, primarily due to the ravaging effects of the White Sage fire. Employee housing, a gas station, and the visitor center were among other critical structures lost in the flames. Wildfires also caused the burning of a water treatment plant, resulting in chlorine gas release into the air, though communities remain safe from harm.
The historic Grand Canyon Lodge, rebuilt after a 1937 fire, has been lost to wildfires that have also destroyed employee housing, visitor center, and more.
Wildfires at the Grand Canyon National Park have consumed over 45,000 acres, with destruction mainly caused by the White Sage fire, exacerbating the devastation.
The release of chlorine gas occurred due to the burning of a water treatment plant, leading to evacuations for firefighters and alerts to nearby communities.
The Grand Canyon Lodge's statement expressed devastation over the loss of historic structures, while ensuring the safety of employees and guests evacuated before the fires.
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