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Fire danger in Yellowstone is LOW

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Fire Danger sign at Low

NPS/Jacob W. Frank

News Release Date: November 9, 2020
Contact: Morgan Warthin, [phone]

• The parkwide fire danger has been reduced to LOW due to autumn 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. 

Tags: wildland fire

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