Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP vanwege brand gesloten

[Martin & Marianne]

Niet alleen de North Rim van de Grand Canyon NP is dicht, maar vanwege een brand in Colorado ook Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Zie https://www.nps.gov/blca/learn/manageme ... 0-25-1.pdf en https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/13/us/g ... -destroyed

"Wildfire burning in southwestern Colorado closed Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and forced evacuations nearby. It had burned about 5.7 square miles (14.8 square kilometers) as of Monday. The fire was started by lightning Thursday on the park’s south rim, a dramatic, deep gorge carved by the Gunnison River.

Fire officials said the brush and trees were very dry and there was only a minimal chance for rain in the coming days. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued a disaster declaration because of the fire and others in western Colorado."

Martin