Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Until further notice, those enjoying the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will have to do it without campfires or charcoal grills.

Park officials announcing the ban Thursday afternoon, saying it applies to both the Tennessee and North Carolina sides of the park.

The restriction comes as several wildfires break out across East Tennessee, including in Pigeon Forge.

Officials add that campers, backpackers and visitors can still use gas stoves provided those stoves have an on/off switch.