Signal Mountain Road Summit. (PHOTO BY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE)

Grand Teton National Park wildland firefighters are actively responding to a wildland fire near Signal Mountain. Law enforcement rangers evacuated visitors from the top of Signal Mountain and along Signal Mountain Road. The road is currently closed to all traffic until further notice.

Park visitors are urged to avoid the Signal Mountain area, remain alert for emergency vehicles, and follow the instructions of park rangers and wildland fire personnel.

Smoke from the fire is visible from various locations within the park including Jackson Lake Dam and the Jackson Lake Lodge area.

Approximately 35 personnel are currently responding to the incident. Resources on scene include two fire engines, a Type 1 and a Type 3 helicopter.

As a reminder, it is illegal to fly recreational drones in Grand Teton National Park and over or near wildland fires.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.