As of late last week, Grand Canyon National Park and the DOI Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team have completed post-fire infrastructure assessments on the North Rim. Of the 229 structures in the area, 106 were severely damaged or destroyed, including the Grand Canyon Lodge and wastewater treatment plant.
Specialists confirmed that approximately 1,000 feet of the 3,300 ft. water pipeline within the burn area sustained damage. Hazardous materials were also identified at three high-risk sites, including the wastewater treatment plant and areas adjacent to the Lodge.
With assessments complete, the park and interagency partners are now shifting to stabilization, mitigation, and long-term recovery efforts. Protecting human health and safety remains the top priority.
