Yellowstone's Lone Star Fire increases to 1,500 acres

Yellowstone's Lone Star Fire increases to 1,500 acres

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Sept. 6, 2020. It is reproduced in full below.

* The Grand Loop Road between Old Faithful and West Thumb is open today after a closure yesterday due to dense smoke and a growing fire.

* The road may close at any time due to increased fire activity, smoke, and low visibility.

* Stay informed! For up-to-date road information, visit go.nps.gov/YellRoads, call (307) 344-2117 for a recorded message, or sign up to receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone by texting "82190" to 888-777.

* The Lone Star Fire remains active today with gusty winds expected to fuel growth.

* Trails and campsites in the Shoshone Lake and Lone Star Geyser area are closed. For details, see the Backcountry Situation Report.

* Click on the attachment for the fact sheet.

* For more information, visit Lone Star Fire, and Current Fire Activity.

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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