Jamie Coffin recalls being one of several people flown out of the Grand Canyon because of a chlorine gas leak.

Wildfires have forced evacuations at two U.S. national parks in the West as summer monsoon storms increase lightning in the region.

Two fast-moving wildfires—the Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires—have scorched more than 45,000 acres, destroyed the iconic North Rim lodge and dozens of structures, and led to long-term closures in the Grand Canyon.

The North Rim was evacuated Thursday because of wildfire and will remain closed for the rest of the season, the park said in a statement.

Wildfires have forced evacuations for visitors and staff at two national parks — Gunnison and the Grand Canyon — in the U.S. as the summer monsoon season brings increased lightning to the arid region.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has called for an independent investigation into the federal response management of a wildfire that caused numerous residents and workers to evacuate and destroyed a historic lodge.

Two major wildfires burning in northern Arizona have now charred more than 60,000 acres combined, destroying infrastructure, forcing evacuations, and shutting d

U.S. land managers have long known that they have a problem on their hands with overgrown forests and persistent drought.

A growing wildfire ignited by lightning is prompting evacuations near the Grand Canyon after burning through over 1,000 acres in Arizona