The woman suffered burns after hiking off trail in Yellowstone National Park and falling into scalding water near the Old Faithful geyser.

Yellowstone National Park said it has reduced its fire level to HIGH and lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions that went into effect July 27. “At this time, there are no fire restrictions in place or planned in the park,

NPS lifts restrictions, says there are currently "no active wildland fires" Nearly two months later, NPS authorities at Yellowstone lowered the fire danger rating back to "High"

Visitors are asked to stay on trails and boardwalks in thermal areas On Monday afternoon, Sept. 16, 2024, a 60-year-old woman visiting Yellowstone National Park from Windsor, New Hampshire, reportedly suffered second and third-degree burns to her lower leg while walking in a thermal area near Mallard Lake Trailhead at Old Faithful.

The woman was walking off-trail with her husband and leashed dog in a thermal area when she broke through a thin crust over scalding water