Last updated: September 13, 2019
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Brimstone Fire
NPS
The remote Brimstone Fire was detected on the afternoon of August 26 east of Yellowstone Lake. Likely caused by lightning, it is burning in a spruce and fir forest. Managers will monitor the fire.
The Brimstone Fire does not pose a threat to park visitors. All services in the park are open. All roads leading into and through the park are open.
Park visitors and communities east of the park should anticipate varying levels of smoke from the fire.
The Greater Yellowstone area is a fire-adapted ecosystem. Fire plays an important role in maintaining the health of this area's wildlife habitat and vegetation.
News Releases
- August 29 Smoke visible from active Brimstone Fire in Yellowstone
- August 27 New fire detected on eastern shore of Yellowstone Lake
- September 13 Brimstone fire closures lifted