News Release

First confirmed 2024 wildland fire in Yellowstone National Park

Fire Danger sign at Low

NPS / Jacob W. Frank

News Release Date: June 10, 2024

Contact: Linda Veress, [phone]

• On June 9, the first confirmed wildland fire of the season in Yellowstone National Park was detected by a motorist driving on Highway 191, located on the west side of the park.
• The .1-acre lightning-ignited Milepost 17 Fire torched a single tree almost a mile west of Highway 191 and 17 miles north of West Yellowstone, Montana.
• Yellowstone wildland firefighters are suppressing the fire, which is expected to be controlled today, June 10.

Stay informed

• The parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone is LOW.
• Currently, there are no fire restrictions in place or planned in the park.
• Campfires are only permitted within established fire rings in campgrounds and some backcountry campsites.
• Campfires must always be attended and 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.