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Parkwide fire danger in Yellowstone National Park is now moderate

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The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Aug. 9. It is reproduced in full below.

* The parkwide fire danger level in Yellowstone is now moderate.

* Currently, there are no active wildland fires in the park.

* 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. 

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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