YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — Fire danger in Yellowstone National Park (YNP) has been elevated to “high” as of Wednesday, July 10, the park announced.
There are no active wildland fires in the park, YNP said. No fire restrictions are currently in place beyond the park’s standard rules for fires, which state that campfires are only permitted within established fire rings in campgrounds and campsites, and that campfires must always be attended and cold to the touch before being abandoned. Check Yellowstone’s fire activity website before lighting any campfires in the park.
The park’s fire danger had been elevated to “moderate” on June 13, following the appearance of the first wildland fire of the year within park boundaries on June 9.
Fire danger in the Jackson area was elevated to “high” on Tuesday, July 9. Teton Interagency Fire noted that warmer and drier weather means fires can start easily and spread quickly, and campfires can quickly turn into wildfires. Recreationists are encouraged to exercise caution before choosing to ignite a campfire. The agency advises keeping a shovel on hand and a water bucket ready for use nearby.
