Flagg Ranch/ Headwaters CG in Grand Teton NP is being Evacuated due to Fire. Hwy 89 S of Flagg Ranch is still closed.
On behalf of Grand Teton National Park: Flagg Ranch/ Headwaters Campground is being evacuated as of 7am Tuesday 8/23/2016 due to the Berry Fire. Rangers are in place to assist with the evacuation, and those in the area should follow the instructions of officials. If you feel you are in danger at any time, you should evacuate immediately whether or not you have received a notification.
US Hwy 89/ 191/287 is still closed north and south bound between Flag Ranch and Leeks Marina until further notice. No access to Yellowstone National Park at this time from Grand Teton National Park. Trail closures are also in place.
There is no estimated time for reopening of the highway nor lifting of the evacuation order. Currently, Lizard Creek Campground, Headwaters Campground, and Flagg Ranch are under an evacuation order from Grand Teton National Park.
For further updates:
http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4954/
http://gacc.nifc.gov/gbcc/dispatch/wy-tdc/index.php
http://www.wyoroad.info/pls/Browse/WRR.CLOSURES
Fire Info Line: (307) 739-3566
Instructions:
Those in the area of the evacuation order should leave immediately and follow instructions of officials.
Address/Location
Teton County Emergency Management
3240 Adams Canyon Dr
Jackson, WY 83001
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 307-733-9572
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- General emergency and public safety
- Event:
- Evacuation Immediate