A rapidly spreading wildfire, the White Sage Fire, near the Grand Canyon has led to the closure of the North Rim and evacuation orders for residents, having scorched about 1,000 acres since igniting on July 9. Amid extreme heat warnings and high winds, officials report the fire is 0% contained, while neighboring Colorado also faces multiple lightning-caused wildfires requiring evacuations.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: A big fire in Arizona, called the White Sage Fire, is spreading quickly near the Grand Canyon, causing the park to close and people to leave their homes to stay safe.
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