r/Wildfire Jul 15 '25

News (General) National Park Service's handling of wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge questioned

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/grand-canyon-lodge-wildfire-burned-for-days-before-it-spread/
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u/larry_flarry Jul 15 '25

So you'd prefer to go to jail or get fired because you lost a burn? It's not just the inevitable nature of putting fire on the ground amidst uncontrollable variables?

That's...fucking idiotic.

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u/Lucky_Double_8301 Jul 15 '25

I did not say intentionally put fire on the ground. Calm down Bud. Natural starts can be managed for benefit when it’s not peak fire season.

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u/doogiehiesermd Jul 15 '25

Natural starts occur in peak fire season for that very reason, its the natural time for fire....

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u/Lucky_Double_8301 Jul 15 '25

Can be managed vs full suppression

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u/doogiehiesermd Jul 15 '25

It was "Managed for Resource Benefit" but the 20 to 40 mph wind gusts decided it was going to blow over their containment lines they had in place