A backcountry fire burning in Yellowstone National Park has grown to more than 2,000 acres, but no facilities are threatened and no road or trails have been closed. The lightning-caused Spruce Fire has been burning since early this month, and covered an estimated 2,100 acres as of Sunday Continue Reading →
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Two Yellowstone campgrounds reopen as fires smolder
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Fire activity has been reported as light this week on several smoldering fires in Yellowstone National Park, and two backcountry campgrounds will be reopened after closures from earlier fire activity. Campsites 5L8 and 5L9 on the northeast portion of Promontory Point near Yellowstone Lake are being opened, according to information released by fire managers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Yellowstone, roads, safety, wildland fire
Teton area fire danger lessens after recent rain
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Recent rains throughout the Teton Interagency Fire area have given firefighters a much-needed respite from fire activity, and resulted in the fire danger dropping to "moderate" as of Wednesday. The precipitation also minimized activity on several lightning-caused fires in the Teton area. Teton Interagency Fire personnel will continue to actively monitor and patrol area fires as conditions warrant. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Grand Teton, News, grand teton national park, green fire, moose fire, snake fire, wildland fire
Several wildland fires burning throughout greater Yellowstone area
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Hot, dry weather has persisted across the greater Yellowstone area as several lightning-caused fires continued to grow Tuesday. Yellowstone National Park officials have closed one popular roadside attraction and are making precautionary plans for the potential evacuation of visitors from Fishing Bridge and nearby areas, should the situation worsen. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Gateway Towns, Grand Teton, News, Yellowstone, alder fire, alum fire, grand teton fires, hardluck fire
Park Service monitors four small fires burning across Yellowstone Park
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Several small fires are burning in Yellowstone National Park, but none are viewed as a threat to visitors or structures, and all roads, services and facilities remain open. As of mid-day Thursday, the National Park Service was tracking four fires burning across the park. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Yellowstone, alder fire, alum fire, druid fire, snake fire, wildland fire
Small fire sparked near south entrance to Yellowstone
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Visitors to Yellowstone National Park are advised to check with rangers regarding potential trail and campsite closures around a small fire burning near the park's South Entrance The Snake Fire was discovered shortly after 4 p.m. Monday, burning along the boundary between the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Yellowstone National Park, approximately three miles east of Yellowstone’s South Entrance. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Yellowstone, closures, wildland fire
Events mark 75th anniversary of deadly Blackwater Fire east of Yellowstone Park
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The Forest Service has planned a series of events to mark the 75th anniversary of the Blackwater Fire, which killed 15 firefighters and sparked a national review of firefighting techniques. Planned events include a ceremony at the roadside memorial between Cody, Wyo. and Yellowstone, and a hike to the backcountry memorial at the site of the fatalities. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Gateway Towns, blackwater fire, forest service, wildland fire
Yellowstone Park lifts fire restrictions after rain showers
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Yellowstone National Park managers have lifted fire restrictions after a round of recent rainfall over most of the park. The increased precipitation also helped wildland firefighting crews suppress the Blacktail Fire near the park’s northern boundary. The fire, which began July 12 and reached 29 acres, is approximately 95 percent contained, with full containment expected by next week, according to information released by the Yellowstone public affairs office. Continue Reading →
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Yellowstone and Grand Teton fire danger high for Fourth of July
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As dry, hot weather conditions persist and several wildland fires burn throughout the West, land management agencies across the greater Yellowstone area are issuing warnings of elevated fire danger. So far, only minor road and campground closures have been required as a result of fires in the area. The fire danger in Yellowstone National Park has been elevated to very high, and it is listed as high in Grand Teton National Park. Park managers advise visitors and residents to exercise extreme caution. Continue Reading →