They will examine impacts from the suppression activities and the effects of the fire itself. They were pleased to hear the calls of a Northern Goshawk while examining one of the areas that burned. One firefighter was evacuated to a nearby hospital for dehydration Thursday afternoon. Staying properly hydrated has been a challenge for firefighters. Otherwise, injuries have been minimal and minor throughout this incident.
Safety is of paramount importance.
Highway 67 is open from Jacob lake to the park entrance. Currently authorities are enforcing a 35 mile per hour speed limit to ensure the safety of firefighters and others traveling the road. The North Kaibab trail in Grand Canyon National Park remains closed from roaring springs to the rim, as do the majority of trails on the North Rim. Only Forest Road 610 to Marble Viewpoint and Saddle Mountain and Forest Road 8910 south of the Buffalo Ranch remain closed in the Kaibab National Forest while the fire continues to burn. A new fire information center has been established on the North Rim.