The fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon started from a lightning strike but was managed as a controlled burn until it spread.

With wildfires raging through Northern Arizona and devastating the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, businesses relying on tourist revenue have taken a hit. Canyon Trail Rides, which organizes mule rides through the canyon,

A combination of high winds, dry air and above average temperatures caused a wildfire in the Grand Canyon to rapidly expand and cause major damage.

Gov. Katie Hobbs questioned why the U.S. government decided to manage the Dragon Bravo fire, which started with a lightning strike, as a “controlled burn” during the height of the summer.