* On Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, while on patrol, a backcountry ranger detected the lightning-ignited Wahb Fire near Cache Creek in the northeast corner of Yellowstone National Park. See map
* At a half-acre, current fire activity is minimal. See photo
* There are no closures in the area. Campsites and trails remain open.
* Fire staff will monitor the fire.
* If the Wahb Fire becomes more active, smoke may be visible from the Lamar Valley.
* Fire danger in Yellowstone remains high.
* The Wahb Fire is one of four active fires in Yellowstone including the Pollux, the Wyodaho and the Brimstone. Find more information about current fire activity in Yellowstone.
* The Yellowstone area is a fire-adapted ecosystem. Fire plays an important role in maintaining the health of this area’s wildlife habitat and vegetation.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
