Wildfires burning at or near the Grand Canyon's North Rim are still raging as strong winds, high heat and low humidity persist.

A rapidly spreading wildfire at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona has forced the closure of part of the popular destination known for its landscape.

A new emergency system for the Grand Canyon is getting life-saving messages to people with little cellphone service.

The Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim, often described as the park’s quieter, wilder side, is now closed indefinitely following a fast-moving wildfire that has engulfed more than 8,500 acres and destroyed dozens of structures, including one of the park’s most beloved landmarks, the historic Grand Canyon Lodge.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an extreme heat warning for the Grand Canyon's lower elevations on Tuesday, where tourists and hikers can expect "dangerously hot conditions." Why It Matters According to the National Park Service (NPS),