* At about 11:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, a ranger on a backcountry patrol in the Heart Lake area (southeast corner of Yellowstone) detected the new Hancock Fire.
* The 0.1-acre fire is believed to be lightning-ignited, since a strike was seen very close to that location a few days prior.
* The tree that is on fire is smoldering, with no open flame.
* Since the fire has low spread potential and is located in a remote area, several miles from a trail, fire staff will monitor it and will not take direct action.
* There are no closures in the area. Campsites and trails remain open.
* The Lone Star Fire continues to burn, yet with minimal activity. For more information, visit Current Fire Activity.
* Fire danger in the Yellowstone area remains very high; campfires in the backcountry are not allowed. All residents and visitors can assist fire efforts by following fire restrictions to reduce the potential of additional starts.
Tags: wildland fire
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
