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The 1988 Fires

An intense crown fire with leaping orange flames approaches a gift shop in the foreground.
Apocalyptic images like this one represented the 1988 fires for most of the country, even though most of the park did not burn.

Stop 5 (Huck Fire Turnout): You've probably heard of the 1988 fires in Yellowstone. Listen to hear about their legacy for fire management in the West and what scientists have learned from them.

Grand Teton National Park

Last updated: January 28, 2021