Current Fire Activity

Fire danger in the park is high.

NPS / Jacob Frank

Fire danger is HIGH in Yellowstone. There are no fire restrictions currently in place in the park. Campfires are only permitted within fire rings in our campgrounds and some backcountry campsites. All campfires must be cold to the touch before leaving. Soak, stir, feel, repeat. Fireworks are not allowed in the park or on other federal lands. Learn more about what wildland fire danger levels mean.

If fire-related closures occur, they will be listed on InciWeb pages linked below. Closures affecting Yellowstone roads will also be listed on the park roads page. Closures affecting park trails and trailheads will be listed on the backcountry situation report.

2019 Fires

Name	Reported On	Cause	Acres	Status
7 Mile Hole Fire	July 17	Lightning	0.1	Out
Sour Creek Fire	July 19	Lightning	0.1	Out
North Entrance Fire	July 26	Human	4.5	Out
Observation Peak Fire	July 30	Lightning	0.1	Out
Pollux Fire	August 3	Lightning	30	Active, being monitored
Carnelian Fire	August 18	Lightning	0.1	Active, being monitored

You can read more about the 2018, 2017, and 2016 wildfire seasons on the Fire Season Summary page.

 

More Information

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  Backcountry Situation Report

  Current conditions for trails and campsites.

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  InciWeb

  Maps & status of fires across the country.

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  Wildland Fire Smoke & Air Quality

  Protect yourself from wildfire smoke