Grand Canyon fire Gov Katie Hobbs.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs looks out of a helicopter window during her aerial tour of wildfire damage along the Grand Canyon's North Rim, Ariz., Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Joe Rondone/The Arizona Republic via AP, Pool)

Arizona governor tours wildfire destruction along Grand Canyon’s North Rim

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has toured the destruction left by a wildfire along the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. Hobbs surveyed what she called devastating damage Saturday. She has called previously for an investigation into the handling of the blaze. The governor has questioned why the National Park Service did not immediately put out the flames during the hottest and driest period of summer. The wildfire was sparked by a lightning strike July 4.

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