Current Fire Activity

Fire danger is Moderate in Grand Teton.

Some wildfires may be expected. Expect moderate flame length and rate of spread. Control is usually not difficult and light to moderate mop up can be expected. Although controlled burning can be done without creating a hazard, routine caution should be taken.

Learn more about what wildland fire danger levels mean.

Please remember:

• Campfires are only permitted within the fire rings in campgrounds and at some, not all, backcountry campsites.
• All campfires must be attended at all times and be cold to the touch before abandoning. Soak, stir, feel, and repeat until out cold.

 

Additional Information

Any updates on current fires in the park will be published as news releases and posted on the website. The park’s social media feeds (Facebook & Instagram) will also publish updates during an incident.

Grand Teton National Park partners with the Bridger Teton National Forest to collaboratively manage fire under the umbrella of Teton Interagency Fire. This organization also includes the National Elk Refuge, the State of Wyoming, Teton County, and neighboring counties. Teton Interagency Fire website, tetonfires.com, provides regular updates on local fire activity, fire danger, and prescribed burns, as well as resources for homeowners and preparedness information.

Additional local resources:

• If there is a local incident, Teton County will update tcincident.org with key information
• The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality monitors air quality across the state
• Check fire conditions in Yellowstone.
• The National Weather Service provides updated forecasts and Hazardous Weather Outlooks, when necessary

National resources:

• Inciweb provides up-to-date information on active fires and other incidents.
• The National Interagency Fire Center has daily updates on national fire news, including priority fires, acres burned, new starts, and expected activity for the day.

 

 

 

Fire Safety

Read these tips to make sure you won't accidentally start a fire while camping or recreating outdoors.

Fire Ecology

Explore the natural role of fire in Grand Teton and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Fire History

Explore Grand Teton's rich fire history, and how management has changed over time.