A time-lapse video captured the wildfire burning on the Grand Canyon's North Rim, which destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and forced the shutdown of the Canyon's north side.

The Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim was destroyed by the Dragon Bravo wildfire, which began with a lightning strike on July 4 and spread rapidly due to high winds.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs demanded an independent investigation into the federal government's handling of the fire, which was sparked by lightning on July 4.

“While the flame was started with a lightning strike, the federal government chose to manage that fire as a controlled burn during the driest, hottest part of the Arizona summer,” the governor, Katie...

The lodge itself told a key part of history for both the Grand Canyon and the National Park Service.

Smoke from the Dragon Bravo Fire can be seen in July 2025 north of the Grand Canyon.