by The governor of Arizona questioned the federal government’s decision to use a tactic that preventively burns fuel-rich vegetation to control a wildfire that left dozens of structures in cinders at Grand Canyon National Park on Monday.
According to a website that tracks wildfires, the Dragon Bravo fire was started by lightning on July 4 and had spread to more than 5,700 acres by Monday. Access to trails through the Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim was cut off, and the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and other buildings were destroyed.
According to a statement from Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs, the federal government decided to manage the fire as a controlled burn during the warmest and driest phase of the Arizona summer, even though the blaze was caused by a lightning strike. She demanded a separate probe.
According to her, a situation of this size necessitates close monitoring and examination of the federal government’s emergency reaction. To put out the flame and stop additional damage, they must first act swiftly.
The National Park Service states that one of the most crucial fire management techniques is a controlled burn. They assist in clearing forest grounds of plants that could act as fire fuel.
The recommended plan carefully considers the fuels, size, weather, and environment, weighing them against alternative fire prevention strategies.
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