First confirmed 2024 wildland fire in Yellowstone National Park: Parkwide fire danger LOW - NPS
NEWS RELEASE
First confirmed 2024 wildland fire in Yellowstone National Park
Parkwide fire danger LOW
NPS / Jacob W. Frank
Contact: Linda Veress, (307) 344-2015
- On June 9, the first confirmed wildland fire of the season in Yellowstone National Park was detected by a motorist driving on Highway 191, located on the west side of the park.
- The .1-acre lightning-ignited Milepost 17 Fire torched a single tree almost a mile west of Highway 191 and 17 miles north of West Yellowstone, Montana.
- Yellowstone wildland firefighters are suppressing the fire, which is expected to be controlled today, June 10.
- The parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone is LOW.
- Currently, there are no fire restrictions in place or planned in the park.
- Campfires are only permitted within established fire rings in campgrounds and some backcountry campsites.
- Campfires must always be attended and cold to the touch before abandoning. Soak, stir, feel, repeat.
- The Greater Yellowstone area is a fire-adapted ecosystem. Fire plays an important role in maintaining the health of this area’s wildlife habitat and vegetation.
- Stay informed about current fire activity in Yellowstone.