CODY, WYO. — Restrictions on campfires and the use of fire in the Shoshone National Forest imposed a month ago have been lifted, as a wildland fire burning near the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is contained and dying down.
The Wapiti, Clarks Fork and Greybull Ranger Districts of the Shoshone National Forest have removed Stage 1 fires restrictions according to a statement released by the agency’s public affairs office. Fire Mangers feel that critical fire danger is likely over for this summer, although the advised continuing caution.
Though conditions have moderated with cooler temperatures and widespread moisture, fire danger persists.
The Clearwater Fire on the Wapiti Ranger District of the Shoshone National Forest remains at 1,966 acres with 91% containment. The fire has been downgraded to a type-4 incident and fire management has been transferred back to local leadership.
Firefighters have been busy repairing some of the disturbance caused by suppression efforts, along with removing hazards around the Elk Fork campground.
Forest managers have lifted all closures associated with the Clearwater Fire, but advise caution, particularly around dead standing trees where ground vegetation has burned away.