2024 Wildfires Snapshot
38,093 Wildfires Total
7,337,303 Acres Burned
11,858 Personnel Assigned
Large, Complex Wildfires
Total
1,633,079 Acres Burned
1 New Large Fires
01 Latest News
The park’s boat ramps are closed to allow helicopters and aerial crews safe access to the water. Air quality is poor, and visitation is not recommended.
As of Tuesday, 56 active fires were burning in Montana with more than 99,300 acres, or roughly 155 square miles, charred so far this year.Â
The Diamond fire was listed as only 10% contained. It’s burning north of the Yellowstone River and is visible from Interstate 90.
The Clearwater fire, seen torching trees and brush on a ridge between Elk Fork and June Creek drainages, is difficult to reach.
The developing weather pattern may also prompt NorthWestern Energy to activate its new Public Safety Power Shutoff policy.
The rare public safety power shutoffs are a measure of last resort included in the company's wildfire mitigation plan,
Rosebud and Big Horn counties have five active wildfires, including Deadman, that have burned more than 22,000 acres in the region as of Monday.Â
Due to fire conditions, continued hot weather and poor air quality, it is suggested that people with reservations or plans to visit do not travel to the park at this time.
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