Gatlinburg Fire Chief Greg Miller says Downtown Gatlinburg is being evacuated for wildfires. Officials urge people to exit using Highway 321.

Gatlinburg fire officials have declared an immediate mandatory evacuation of the Mynatt Park, Savage Gardens, East Foothills Road, Turkey Nest Road, Davenport and Ski Mountain areas.Evacuation centers were set up at the Gatlinburg Community Center and Rocky Top Sports World.