This fire was detected Friday evening and Yellowstone helitack initially attacked the fire and worked on it until dark. The Wastch rappel crew flew to the fire this morning and finished mopping up the fire and declared it out at 2:00 p.m. this afternoon. This will be the last report on this fire.
Did You Know? Prior to the establishment of the National Park Service, the U.S. Army protected Yellowstone between 1886 and 1918. Fort Yellowstone was established at Mammoth Hot Springs for that purpose. more...