News Release

Yellowstone National Park reduces fire danger to MODERATE 

Fire danger sign at moderate.

NPS / Jacob W. Frank

News Release Date: October 24, 2022

Contact: Morgan Warthin, [phone]

• Yellowstone decreased the parkwide fire danger level from HIGH to MODERATE.   
• Currently, there are no active wildland fires 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.