Grand Canyon lodge at the bottom of the canyon, opened 1922
The National Park Service has issued an extreme heat watch for the Grand Canyon’s inner canyon, predicting 105–110+ degree conditions at the bottom. Officials are urging hikers to avoid mid-day trails as several heat-related incidents have already occurred, with fatalities reported on Kaibab trails. Fire danger is rising nearby amid dry conditions.
Flash flooding in Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area has forced evacuations, damaged footbridges, and closed key trails and Phantom Ranch. The National Park Service reports more than 60 evacuees and is seeking information on those missing or unaccounted for; no injuries have been reported.