What contributed to the 1988 Yellowstone National Park lodgepole pine forest fires?

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The 1988 Yellowstone National Park lodgepole pine forest fires were mainly caused by drought. The dry conditions made the forest more susceptible to fires, and lightning strikes ignited the flames. While there were some human-caused fires, including unextinguished campfires, they were not the primary cause of the wildfires. Overgrazing by elk and geysers had minimal impact on the fires.

What Contributed to the 1988 Yellowstone National Park Lodgepole Pine