South Rim Fire Engulfs Black Canyon
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KREX Grand Junction on MSNSouth Rim Fire to become more active due to afternoon gusty windsOfficials believe more fire activity is in store Tuesday afternoon at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison as winds are expected to be up to 15 miles per hour.
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
A South Rim mayor is clearing up confusion for tourists who believe the entire Grand Canyon National Park is closed due to wildfires.
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.
Wildfires burning at or near the Grand Canyon's North Rim are still raging as strong winds, high heat and low humidity persist.
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A wildfire that leveled a historic lodge and a visitors center on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim grew rapidly more than a week after it began as firefighters pushed ahead Monday with efforts to slow its spread.