The parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone National Park is now listed as very high.
Currently, there are no fire restrictions in place or planned in the park., but 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.
Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge.
The forecast is for continued warmer and drier weather. Park Rangers say that you should not be deceived by how green the landscape looks because dead and down timber and dried vegetation and weather conditions prompt fire managers to elevate the fire danger rating.
A high fire danger rating means fires can start easily and spread quickly.
Public land users can help prevent wildfires by not having a fire at all and instead dressing in layers and warm clothes.
All campers and day-users should have a shovel on hand and a water bucket ready for use if choosing to have a fire. Soak, stir, feel, repeat. It is extremely important that all campfires are “dead out” and cold to the touch before leaving.
Visit the Teton Interagency Fire web site at TetonFires.com to learn more about fire safety.
To report a fire, call the Teton Interagency Fire Dispatch Center at 307.739.3630.
