JACKSON HOLE, WYO – With only two small fires burning in Yellowstone National Park, authorities have to feel fortunate, especially considering the current wildlife activity throughout the West and a recent dry, hot spell in the park.
Authorities in Yellowstone are not taking any chances. The park announced today it was elevating the fire danger level for Yellowstone to “very high.”
There are still no fire restrictions in the park but, as always, campfires are permitted only in fire rings in campgrounds and some backcountry campsites. All campfires must be cold to the touch before being abandoned.
“Soak, stir, feel, repeat,” is the mantra.
Yellowstone did not move to a VERY HIGH fire danger level last year until September 7, 2017. In 2016, Yellowstone implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions on August 8, banning all wood or charcoal fires in the park.
