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South Rim Fire Engulfs Black Canyon

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Fire: Estimated containment date set as fire grows
Officials have set a goal date for containment of the nearly 4,000-acre and, so far, 0% contained South Rim Fire that has been burning in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park for days.

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For South Rim visitors, the destruction across the Grand Canyon is a far-off problem
Colorado wildfires: Winds spur ‘rapid fire spread’ in Black Canyon’s South Rim fire
South Rim Fire in western Colorado nearly doubles in size overnight to almost 3,000 acres with no containment
The South Rim Fire in western Colorado grew from 1,600 acres to over 3,000 acres Saturday after its growth and lack of containment forced the closure of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

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Grand Canyon north rim evacuated as wildfire spreads
South Rim Fire inside Black Canyon National Park grows to 3,633 acres in size
Fires continue burning across much of Colorado as hot, dry conditions persist
The South Rim Fire at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park increased to 3,633 acres overnight and is zero percent contained, according to Bethany Urban with the Rocky Mountain Area Coordina...

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Crews battle multiple wildfires across Colorado over the weekend
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Gov. Polis declares emergency as South Rim fire in Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park grows, still zero percent contained
South Rim Fire in western Colorado continues to grow; community meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening
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
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South Rim mayor reminds tourists that Grand Canyon is open for business despite fires
A South Rim mayor is clearing up confusion for tourists who believe the entire Grand Canyon National Park is closed due to wildfires.
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South Rim visitors react to Dragon Bravo Fire in Arizona
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.
Where is Grand Canyon Lodge? What to know about the North Rim hotel destroyed by fire
The Grand Canyon Lodge, which burned in the Dragon Bravo Fire over the weekend of July 12-13, was on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
Grand Canyon's North Rim fire still raging amid strong winds, 'extreme heat'
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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National Park Service's handling of wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge questioned
A wildfire that tore through a historic Grand Canyon Lodge​ had been allowed to burn for days before erupting over the weekend, raising questions about federal officials' decision not to aggressively attack it right away.
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