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Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Suzanne Lewis announced today that fire use restrictions will go into effect in the park beginning Friday, July 18, 2003 . The restrictions have been imposed due to the high fire danger in all areas of the park, along with a forecast of continued hot and dry weather. Under the restrictions, the following are prohibited:
Smoking: Smoking is only permitted within an enclosed vehicle or building (unless otherwise prohibited), a developed campground site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is
barren or cleared of all flammable materials (i.e. parking lots, campsite cooking areas or if surrounded by water).
In developed areas in the park, fires are only allowed in designated fire rings at developed campgrounds. Fires fueled by liquid fuel and LPG fuel are permitted only if used in self-contained appliances.
For current information on backcountry trails and campsite closures, check at the nearest visitor center, or call the Backcountry Office: 307-344-2160.
Backcountry Campfires: Lighting, building, maintaining, attending or using a campfire, wood fire, charcoal fire or open fire is prohibited in the backcountry. Fires fueled by liquid fuel and LPG fuel are permitted in the backcountry only if used in self-contained appliances.
These restrictions will remain in place until further notice, and may be expanded or reduced depending upon the weather and related fire danger. The purpose of these restrictions is to provide for human safety and to protect the area's natural resources and personal property.
Information provided by the NPS
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