Grand Canyon Lodge Burns Down, Tornados On Utah Fires, Uptick In Injuries, Aviation Mishaps, And Managed Fires Blow Out.

On Today’s Show:

• I provide a full operational update on all the wildfires across the U.S.

• The Grand Canyon Lodge in the Park burned down due to the Dragon Bravo Fire. 500 guests had to be evacuated from the Park. Authorities say they weren’t able to use aerial retardant due to the chlorine gas leak at the water treatment plant.

  

  Grand Canyon Lodge: Subscriber submitted

• The Deer Creek Fire in Utah had a massive firewhirl, honestly, it was a tornado that ripped roofs off houses and tossed debris and vehicle parts into fire engines on scene. All while the fire went huge. Folks on scene say it was the craziest Fire weather they have seen in 25 years.

  

  Deer Creek Fire: Subscriber submitted

• I cover the aviation mishap that took place on the Pomas Fire in Washington, where a sling load was accidentally jettisoned while a Hotshot Crew was awaiting to receive it.

• Injuries and incidents are seeing an uptick. I cover the firefighter who accidentally cut their foot with a chainsaw and others. (image below, warning it’s graphic)

• A caterer incident in California…

• It’s been a crazy 48 hours.

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