Fires force evacuations of Grand Canyon, other US parks

Wildfires Prompt Evacuations in US National Parks

Wildfires ignited by lightning have forced evacuations at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, with the former closing indefinitely after a blaze burned 6.5 sq km and the latter seeing a fire spread to 44 sq km. Conditions remain hazardous due to hot temperatures and dry vegetation, prompting firefighting efforts to protect infrastructure and evacuate visitors.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5:

Wildfires are making people leave two national parks in the West because lightning started fires, and firefighters are working hard to keep everyone safe.

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