Although the wildfire at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim is hundreds of miles away, the devastation will affect the many people who travel to the spot from Las Vegas.

The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by a wildfire, park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning.

The North Rim is closed for the rest of the season.

Grand Canyon North Rim is far less popular than the South Rim, with only about 10 percent of the volume . But its close proximity to Las Vegas and lower crowd levels have made it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts from Southern Nevada.

It is about 265 miles from Las Vegas and around a four-and-a-half hour drive. The North Rim is also known for cooler temperatures than the S

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