Wildfires at U.S. national parks are prompting evacuations and causing major disruptions as the effects of climate change are impacting the tourism season.

Authorities maintained the evacuation zones for the White Sage Fire north of the Grand Canyon as the fire grew expectantly.

Highway closures and evacuations remain in effect as a wildfire burns more than 49,000 acres in far northern Coconino County. It is one of two blazes raging at or near the northern rim of the Grand Canyon.

A rapidly growing wildfire in far northern Coconino County has scorched more than 40,000 acres which resulting in highway closures and evacuations. Dubbed the White Sage Fire, the blaze is one of two active wildfires burning near the northern rim of the Grand Canyon.

The Dragon Bravo Fire at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park intensified over the weekend, destroying 50-80 structures.