News Release

Yellowstone reduces fire danger to MODERATE

Fire Danger sign at Moderate

NPS/Jacob W. Frank

News Release Date: October 19, 2020

Contact: Morgan Warthin, [phone]

• The parkwide fire danger has been reduced to MODERATE due to widespread precipitation.
• The Lone Star Fire is the last remaining active fire in the park, with isolated smoldering pockets of heat.
• There are no fire restrictions currently in place.
• Campfires are only permitted within fire rings in campgrounds and at some backcountry campsites.
• All campfires must be cold to the touch before abandoning. Soak, stir, feel, repeat until cold.
• Stay informed about current fire activity in Yellowstone.