If you’ve ever been to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, you might remember the Grand Canyon Lodge. It was a historic spot, rebuilt after a fire in 1937, offering amazing views of the canyon. Sadly, though, this seems to be part of the past now—recent wildfires led to evacuations around Grand Canyon National Park and have devastated the lodge and other nearby structures.

The lodge’s website reflected the sadness surrounding the loss, stating, “As the custodian of some of our most beloved national treasures, we have been devastated by the loss of Grand Canyon Lodge and many other historic buildings in the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.” They expressed gratitude for the safety of employees and guests during the evacuations while mourning the destruction of these cherished sites.

According to reports, wildfires have also wiped out employee housing, gas stations, visitor centers, and more within the park. So far, over 45,000 acres have burned due to two wildfires that began from lightning strikes on July 4th. Particularly, the White Sage Fire has proven to be much more destructive than the Dragon Bravo fire, consuming around eight times more land.

To make matters worse, the Dragon Bravo fire took out a water treatment plant, resulting in chlorine gas being released. Although firefighters were evacuated, officials assured that nearby communities were not at risk. Many of the park’s trails have been temporarily closed as a precaution.