Current Fire Activity

Fire danger in the park is HIGH.

Fire danger is HIGH in Yellowstone. Learn more about what wildland fire danger levels mean.

• Campfires are only permitted within the fire rings in campgrounds and at some, not all, backcountry campsites.
• All campfires must be attended at all times and be cold to the touch before abandoning. Soak, stir, feel, and repeat until out cold.
• For information on current fire restrictions in counties surrounding the park, visit Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming.

Fire-related closures affecting Yellowstone roads will be listed on the Park Roads page. Closures affecting park trails and trailheads will be listed on the Backcountry Conditions page. Additionally, regular recorded updates about fire-related closures are provided by calling [phone].

 

2024 Fires

Name	Reported On	Cause	Acres	Status
Mile Post 17 Fire	June 9	Lightning	0.1	Out
Sheepeater Fire	July 19	Lightning	0.5	Out
5E1 Fire	July 20	Lightning	0.1	Out
Mile Post 18 Fire	July 23	Lightning	0.1	Out
Camp Creek Fire	July 23	Lightning	0.1	Out
Wyodaho Fire	August 6	Lightning	0.5	Out
Triple M Fire	August 10	Lightning	0.1	Out
Riverside Fire	September 4	Unknown	4	Out
Lovely Fire	September 4	Lightning	0.1	Out

Fire status definitions:

• Active: Any wildland fire that has not been declared contained, controlled, or out.
• Contained: A wildland fire is surrounded by a control line and/or natural features.
• Controlled: A wildland fire has been contained and the probability of it increasing in size is considered very low.
• Out: All combustion has ceased on a wildland fire and no heat or smoke remains.

Learn more about past fire seasons on our Fire Season Summary page.

 

 

More Information

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  Backcountry Conditions Report

  Current conditions for trails and backcountry campsites.

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  InciWeb

  Maps and status of fires across the country.

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  Fire and Smoke Map

  View an interactive air quality map.

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  Fire Management

  Learn how the park balances the benefits and threats of fire on the landscape.

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  Ecological Consequences of Fire

  Fire plays a vital role in a functioning ecosystem, and many plants have adapted to - or become dependent on - fire.

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  Fire Season Summary

  View a summary of past wildfire seasons in Yellowstone.