Fire danger increases to very high

The fire danger rating for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest and Teton Interagency Dispatch Area has increased to very high.

Officials say conditions in the area are drying quickly, and a fire may start easily, spread quickly and burn intensely.

Recent hot temperatures, low humidity and lack of measurable precipitation have combined to increase the potential for fire activity across the Teton Interagency fire area.

There are no fire restrictions at this time, but officials ask you practice heightened fire safety at all times.

Teton Interagency fire personnel have extinguished almost 50 unattended or abandoned campfires this summer.

Officials remind you to never leave a fire unattended as you could be held liable for suppression costs if your campfire becomes a wildfire.

Operators of unmanned aircraft systems, UAS or drones, are also reminded that flying near a wildfire is prohibited, and illegal.