* The Brimstone fire closure area is lifted and all backcountry campsites are open.
* On Sept. 12, 2019 fire crews assessed the Brimstone fire. Due to recent rains, they found wet conditions and five inches of ash and mud in some burned areas.
* Smoke may still be visible until it snows.
* The lightning-caused Brimstone Fire was discovered on Aug. 26, 2019 and grew to at least 80 acres.
* 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.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
