Yellowstone fire danger raised to HIGH

Yellowstone fire danger raised to HIGH

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on July 15, 2020. It is reproduced in full below.

* The parkwide wildland fire danger for Yellowstone National Park is now HIGH.

* There are currently no active wildland fires in the park.

* There are no fire restrictions currently in place or planned in the park.

* Campfires are only permitted within established fire rings in campgrounds and some backcountry campsites.

* All campfires must be cold to the touch before abandoning. Soak, stir, feel, repeat.

* 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

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