Forest Fire Management

Effective noon MST Wednesday, September 7, 2016, Yellowstone officials will lower fire restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1.

Fires in Yellowstone National Park are expected to pick up later this week after a period of rain and cool weather.

Two new lightning-caused fires (Petrified and Jasper Fires) have cropped up in Yellowstone National Park, as cooler weather persists.

Rain is expected later today in Yellowstone National Park—to the relief of many area residents and firefighters.

Fire growth was milder than expected as cooler weather is projected for the rest of the weekend in Yellowstone National Park.

Critical fire weather conditions will continue throughout Yellowstone National Park as the NWS extends their Red Flag Warning to Saturday.

Fire growth in Yellowstone National Park was milder than expected yesterday as crews prepare for more critical fire weather this week.

Yellowstone officials say fire activity will be heightened for the rest of the week, due to “critical fire weather.”

Maple Fire has grown to approximately 35,000 acres and has prompted more trail and campsite closures.

Central Fire has grown to 886 acres as other fires in Yellowstone post small gains or stay constant.