If you plan to visit the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, beware

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There is a fire near it.

Closures are happening.

You might get info from this link:
The Warm Fire

Here's a quick summary:

Closures: The North Kaibab Ranger District will close to public access at 8 a.m. tomorrow (June 27) and remain closed until further notice due to the Warm Fire and firefighting activity. All Forest Service roads, trails and lands on the district will be closed. Arizona State Highway 67 remains closed from Jacob Lake, Ariz., to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The closure will be evaluated on a daily basis. U.S. Highway 89A from Kanab, Utah, to Bitter Springs, Ariz., remains open; however, fire or firefighting activity may necessitate future delays or closures.
Jacob Lake Inn, Jacob Lake Campground and Kaibab Camper Village at Jacob Lake remain open, as do Kaibab Lodge and the North Rim Country Store at DeMotte Park. For updated information about the North Kaibab Ranger District closure, contact the district office at (928) 643-7395 or visit the Kaibab National Forest web site at www.fs.fed.us/r3/kai.
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park also closed today until further notice. Xanterra Parks and Resorts, Inc. (Xanterra), a park concessioner and Spherixs, a company that manages the North Rim Campground are prepared to accommodate those guests that are on the North Rim for the next several
days if necessary. It is estimated that approximately 1,000 visitors and employees are currently on the North Rim.

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Quick summary:

40% contained....rains on Tuesday helped a great deal...stranded tourists and workers were allowed to drive out late Tuesday.


Arizona State Highway 67 remains closed from Jacob Lake, Ariz., to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park until further notice. U.S. Highway 89A from Kanab, Utah to Bitter Springs, Ariz. is open. Jacob Lake Inn, Jacob Lake Campground, Kaibab Camper Village, and the Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center at Jacob Lake remain open.

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is closed until further notice. Information on the status of North Rim Lodging can be obtained by calling 1-888-297-2757. Information on camping can be obtained by calling Spherix at 1-800-365-2267, and for backcountry permit information, please call the Backcountry Information Center at (928) 638-7875.
Summary: Last night, firefighters conducted burnout areas along Highway 67. Today, crews will continue to remove hazard trees and clear debris along the highway. Hotshot crews and dozers will work to secure line along the fire’s southeast flank.