Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park and the National Elk Refuge recently received some monsoonal moisture, causing the fire danger to decrease to high However, Stage 1 fire restrictions remain in effect.
According to the Forest Service, the area remains in moderate to severe drought conditions with temperature and precipitation outlooks for drier and warmer than normal conditions continuing through the remainder of the summer.
Analyses and outlooks indicate significant wildland fire potential exists through September in the greater Teton Interagency Dispatch area. Visitors to public lands are reminded that fire restrictions are in place and responsible behavior with the use of fire is critically important through August and September.
There have been more than 150 illegal and abandoned campfires in the Teton Interagency Fire area to date for this year. Unattended or abandoned campfires can quickly escape confinement and escalate into wildfires.
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