Questions about response to wildfires burning near Grand Canyon – CBS News Watch CBS News Arizona firefighters are trying to contain two wildfires that have forced hundreds of tourists from the north rim of the Grand Canyon and burned a historic lodge. Ian Lee reports that the state’s governor is demanding answers to how the … Read more
Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz. — A wildfire that tore through a historic Grand Canyon lodge and raged out of control Monday had been allowed to burn for days before erupting over the weekend, raising scrutiny over the National Park Service’s decision not to aggressively attack the fire right away. The wildfire along the canyon’s … Read more
Eye Opener: Massive wildfires burn near the Grand Canyon – CBS News Watch CBS News Massive wildfires burn near the Grand Canyon, forcing evacuations and destroying buildings, including a historic lodge. Also, new flash flooding pauses recovery efforts in Texas. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Be the first to know … Read more
Arizona wildfire destroys Grand Canyon landmark, force park closures in certain spots – CBS News Watch CBS News The Dragon Bravo Fire in the North Rim of Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. The wildfire also forced some park closures. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has the latest. Be the … Read more
In the wake of January’s deadly wildfires, Los Angeles County leaders are weighing a disaster registry intended to help disabled and senior residents get connected to emergency responders to bring them to safety during disasters. County supervisors approved a feasibility study this spring for such a voluntary database. Supporters applauded the effort to give more … Read more
Dry conditions fueling dozens of wildifres across western U.S. – CBS News Watch CBS News Dry conditions and high temperatures are fueling flames in at least 11 states in the West. Elise Preston reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
A fire near the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona has destroyed dozens of structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and a water treatment facility, which caused a chlorine gas leak — forcing firefighters to evacuate. The Dragon Bravo Fire in the North Rim of the Grand Canyon “exhibited extreme and volatile fire behavior” overnight … Read more
A wildfire broke out in California Wednesday and rapidly spread to burn over 35,000 acres, making it the largest in the state this year, according to state fire officials. “With the current weather, terrain, and fuels conditions this fire has seen exponential growth in less than 24 hours,” the U.S. Forest Service said in … Read more
Getty Villa reopens for first time since Los Angeles wildfires – CBS News Watch CBS News Los Angeles’ Getty Museum, known for its stunning landscape and art collection, welcomed back visitors for the first time in nearly six months this weekend. Elise Preston has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking … Read more