The lightning-caused wildfire that consumed roughly 70 structures seemed unremarkable for days. High winds changed that.

Crews fighting the Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon have successfully safeguarded a critical drinking water pumphouse.

The Grand Canyon's North Bravo Fire intensified on July 11, the day before Katy Rock Shop owner Jacob Proctor and his family arrived at the national park.

The Dragon Bravo Fire started on July 4 and was managed at first as a controlled burn. Then the wind picked up, and it quickly became uncontrollable.

The National Park Service is defending its handling of a lightning-sparked wildfire that destroyed the nearly century-old Grand Canyon Lodge and dozens of historic cabins, saying containment lines had been built around the blaze and crews were prepared to conduct defensive firing operations.

When you think of the Grand Canyon, your mind likely conjures visions of sweeping views, sunrise-painted cliffs, and a sense of timeless serenity. What you don’t think about (what you shouldn’t have to think about) is fire turning history to ash.