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National Park Service
News Release Date: June 25, 2021
Contact:
Morgan Warthin, (307) 344-2015
- A visitor reported Yellowstone’s first wildland fire of the year on the evening of June 24.
- The Elk Creek Fire, 0.1 acre in size, is located on a ridge south of Blacktail Drive and west of Petrified Tree in the northern part of the park.
- This fire is being suppressed due to an unfavorable location this early in the fire season and is being immediately suppressed.
- The parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone is HIGH.
- Currently, there are no fire restrictions. However, park staff is monitoring conditions and may put restrictions in place in the near future.
- Campfires are only permitted within established fire rings in campgrounds and some backcountry campsites.
- Campfires must always be attended and cold to the touch before abandoning. Soak, stir, feel, repeat.
- 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.
- Stay informed about current fire activity in Yellowstone.
- There are no photos of this fire.
Last updated: June 25, 2021