The Dragon Bravo Fire was started by a lightning strike, and the federal government managed it as a controlled burn, leading to the destruction of dozens of structures.

A fast-moving wildfire destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, forcing officials to close access to that area for the season, the park said Sunday.

The Dragon Bravo Fire, ignited by lightning, consumed 5,000 acres within Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim. Between 50 and 80 structures were destroyed, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, ...