* The 0.5-acre Brimstone Fire was detected on the afternoon of August 26 east of Yellowstone Lake. See map.
* Likely caused by lightning, it is burning in a spruce and fir forest.
* For safety reasons, the Brimstone Bay campsite 5E4 near the Thorofare Trail is closed until further notice.
* Due to low fire activity, the Thorofare Trail remains open. Hikers can check the current status of the trail at Backcountry Situation Report.
* Fire staff will monitor the fire.
* 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.
* Stay informed about current fire activity in Yellowstone.
Tags: wildland fire
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
