Learn about Wildland Fire

"By forces seemingly antagonistic and destructive Nature accomplishes her beneficent designs, now a flood of fire, again in the fullness of time an outburst of organic life... " — John Muir

The National Park Service manages wildland fire to protect the public; park communities and infrastructure; conserve natural and cultural resources; and maintain and restore natural ecosystem processes.

Looking for current fire information from the parks? Visit our Wildland Fire News page for resources.

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  Stories and Articles

  Historic Wildland Fires

  Every fire that has occurred on NPS land, including the Yellowstone fires of 1988, has a lesson to teach.

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  Learn How You Can

  Work in Wildland Fire

  Prescribed fire helps preserve natural habitats, maintain historic landscapes, control invasive species, and reduce catastrophic fires.

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  Our #1 Priority

  Wildland Fire Safety

  Learn about wildland fire safety for park visitors and employees.