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Yellowstone officials have downgraded the Park’s fire danger to “moderate” as the 2016 fire season continues to wrap up.

As of September 21, 2016, fires have burned over 62,000 acres of Yellowstone National Park, the highest number of acres since the 1988 fire season.

Fire activity continues to dwindle with the coming of autumn in Yellowstone National Park.

In spite of warmer weather and higher winds, fire activity in Yellowstone National Park is largely stagnant.

Jasper Fire is officially out and no other fires in Yellowstone National Park have reported growth from yesterday.

Cool and wet weather continues to limit fire growth in Yellowstone, although crews expect activity to increase within Maple Fire’s perimeter.

Wet conditions will continue to limit fire behavior in Yellowstone National Park today, although heavy fuels will continue to smolder.

Rain and snow across Yellowstone cut down on fire activity. Similar conditions will moderate fire growth today.

Fire activity was up markedly in Yellowstone yesterday, although rain overnight checked further growth.

Fire activity continues to ramp up as breezy, warm conditions continue in the Greater Yellowstone Area.