News Release

Yellowstone National Park increases fire danger to HIGH 

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Fire danger high

NPS/Jacob F. Frank

News Release Date: October 14, 2022
Contact: Morgan Warthin, [phone]

• Yellowstone increased the parkwide fire danger level from MODERATE to HIGH. 
• Currently, there is one active wildland fire in the park.  
• Stay informed about current fire activity in Yellowstone. 
• Currently, there are no fire restrictions in place or planned in the park. 
• 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.     

Tags: wildland fire

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