Footage shows plumes of smoke caused by wildfires in Arizona’s Grand Canyon on Monday (July 14) and Tuesday (July 15). Video credit: LEONARDO CONTI.

The National Park Service is defending its handling of a lightning-sparked wildfire that destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge.

Crews fighting a wildfire that destroyed the nearly century-old Grand Canyon Lodge were focused Tuesday on stopping the flames from consuming nearby cabins, a water pumping station, mule stables and ...

As controversy swells over the handling of the destructive wildfire at the Grand Canyon, the Northwest Fire District discussed wildfire management strategies.