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VERY HIGH fire danger in Yellowstone National Park beginning July 25, 2024 - NPS
NEWS RELEASE VERY HIGH fire danger in Yellowstone National Park beginning July 25, 2024 Fire restrictions in effect Saturday, July 27 Fire danger in Yellowstone National Park is VERY HIGH. NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date: July 25, 2024 Contact: Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 The parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone is now VERY HIGH , and Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect Saturday, July 27. Wildfire activity is increasing in Yellowstone as crews have responded to and controlled four lightning-caused fires in the last week. Fire restrictions include: Backcountry and trails Prohibited: Charcoal and all campfires in the backcountry, including those in established fire rings. Permitted: Smoking only in areas adjacent to the provided fire ring in designated campsites or within a 3-foot-diameter area barren of all flammable material . Smokers should ensure that all cigarette butts are extinguished properly. Permitted: Porta...
First confirmed 2023 wildland fire in Yellowstone National Park; Parkwide fire danger is now HIGH - NPS
First confirmed 2023 wildland fire in Yellowstone National Park; Parkwide fire danger is now HIGH News Release Date: July 24, 2023 Contact: Linda Veress , (307) 344-2015 On July 22, the first confirmed wildland fire of the season in Yellowstone National Park was detected by a visitor. The .1-acre lightning-ignited fire was located between Little Cottonwood Creek and Hellroaring Mountain in the northern part of the park. Four smokejumpers based in West Yellowstone, Montana, suppressed the fire and declared it out. Stay informed The parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone is now HIGH. Currently, there are no active wildland fires in the park. 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 ...