The fire that destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge is one of two that has swept across tens of thousands of acres in the area. The blazes have also forced the closure of the North Rim

Arizona officials on both sides of the aisle are calling for an investigation into the Dragon Bravo fire that destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge. The historic lodge on the North Rim was consumed by a wildfire that started with a lightning strike on July 4. The blaze grew and continued burning heavily 10 days later.

Two wildfires are burning near the Grand Canyon in Arizona, including one blaze that destroyed dozens of structures, among them the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, the National Park Service said.