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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...
CU study: Fires, drought in changing climate affecting high-altitude forests - EurekaAlert
CU study: Fires, drought in changing climate affecting high-altitude forests
High-elevation forests now burning more frequently than any time in the past 2,000 years - Montana Free Press
High-elevation forests now burning more frequently than any time in the past 2,000 years As climate change dries out high-elevation forests, they become more flammable and are burning with increasing frequency. Depicted is the Druid Complex, which included six lightning-sparked fires that started inside Yellowstone National Park in 2013. Credit: Mike Lewelling / National Park Service