GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — Suppression efforts were underway over the weekend on the Signal Flat Fire in Grand Teton National Park (GTNP), according to a press release sent Sunday, July 27.

The statement reported that the fire was caused by lightning and first reported on Saturday. It is estimated at 7.8 acres and is now 100% contained. The blaze is burning in mixed conifer trees near Signal Mountain. The Signal Mountain Road remains closed to the public.

Local fire crews were assisted by a Forest Service team from Helena, Montana, that consisted of 20 people. The firefighting effort focused on securing fire lines dug by crews on Saturday. A helicopter flew hoses and portable pumps to the site of the fire, which allowed firefighters to pull water from a nearby pond. Aerial resources were also used to drop water as needed.

“With hot and dry weather forecast for the next few days, fire officials remind all public land users to be cautious with any possible source of ignition,” the statement reads.

Campers are reminded to drown and stir campfires repeatedly until cool to the touch before leaving unattended.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.