Firefighters Battle Dragon Bravo Fire On The North Rim Of The Grand Canyon Canyon Wildfire
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Firefighters and emergency vehicles are positioned in front of the Dragon Bravo Fire in Grand Canyon, Arizona, US. A fast-moving Dragon Bravo wildfire that is still burning out of control has destroyed 50 to 80 buildings, including a historic lodge on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. News18 Mobile App -
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