Smoke from the Pack Trail Fire billows over the highway. The first “Level Three ‘Go!’” evacuation notices have been issued for Teton County in the Upper Gros Ventre.

Teton County Emergency Management has issued an evacuation order for the Upper Gros Ventre due to wildfire. They’re recommending residents evacuate by noon Monday, October 14.

Visibility in the area will be reduced and roads or evacuation routes could become blocked according to the county. In an alert issued Sunday, the county warned that those who do not leave could be trapped, injured, or killed. Locations affected are east of Goosewing Ranch and include Fish Creek Ranch, Elk Track Ranch, Upper Place (Taylor Ranch), Robinson Ranch, and the Kohl Ranch.

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Dante Filpula Ankney has produced award-winning print, audio and video stories for a variety of publications, including a stint as a host at Montana Public Radio. He came to KHOL as a lifelong resident...