A wildfire on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim has destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and other structures.

News journalist Joe Dana is live at the South Rim, explaining what happened over the weekend to resulted in such destruction to the area.

A historic lodge and dozens of other structures on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim have been destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire, prompting officials to close access to the area.

A rapidly growing wildfire in far northern Coconino County has scorched more than 40,000 acres which resulting in highway closures and evacuations. Dubbed the White Sage Fire, the blaze is one of two active wildfires burning near the northern rim of the Grand Canyon.

Wildfires at U.S. national parks are prompting evacuations and causing major disruptions as the effects of climate change are impacting the tourism season.