News Release

7 Mile Hole Fire in Yellowstone

Date: July 18, 2019
Contact: Morgan Warthin, [phone]

• The first wildfire of the year was detected Wednesday, July 17, by hikers on the Sevenmile Hole trail.  
• The lightning-ignited 0.1 acre fire is located 3 miles east of Canyon Village, near the Yellowstone River.
• The fire is smoldering on a steep rocky slope and is not accessible by foot thus the fire will be monitored from the canyon rim by firefighters.
• Currently, the fire does not pose a threat to park visitors.
• Learn more about the park’s Current Fire Activity.