Gatlinburg wildfires in Tennessee ,devastation of biblical nature

By Tuesday evening, the National Park Service said the wildfire spanned more than 15,000 acres in the park and the Gatlinburg area. On Monday afternoon, a wildfire from.

Officials say there are about 1,200 people sheltering at the Gatlinburg Community Center and the Rocky Top Sports Park.

About 12 people were treated for fire-related injuries, a Gatlinburg official said.

Dean Flener with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency told local TV station News Channel 5 that Monday night was “devastating” for the town. The mayor says authorities are going door-to-door to make sure everyone is safe.

“Hell opened up”, her co-worker Sissy Stinnett said.

Three dead as wildfires destroy and damage 100 homes in Tenn.

In all, more than 14,000 residents and tourists were forced to evacuate the tourist city in the mountains, where some hotspots persisted and a curfew was planned for Tuesday night.

The mountain is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where “extreme weather conditions. led to the exponential spread of fires”, park officials said.

Investigators believe the trail fire was “human caused”, Soehn said, without offering further information, but it’s still under investigation. Uprooted trees leaned on power lines. However, he did confirm there were no firefighters injured.

“I’m glad they did when they did because them flames were right up on us and we didn’t even know it”, said Matt Lyons, witness.

“We’re used to more extreme fire conditions than what we’re seeing here”, Brown said.

Rain is also in the forecast for Wednesday in the region. A fourth person with burns to his or her face was evaluated at UTK hospital.

While downtown Gatlinburg was untouched by the flames, heavy smoke and an orange sky hung overhead as motorists packed roads in an attempt to leave town.

In Gatlinburg, many buildings were burned to their foundations. Chris Turner posted video of the damage to Facebook.

Haslam joined Sevier County leaders in speaking words of hope and encouragement during Tuesday’s press conference.

Only the bricks remained intact – and only in places.

A K-9 team from Tennessee Task Force 1 is now in the area to work on search, recovery, and rescue missions. A Level III State of Emergency remains in effect.

Cadaver dogs from Tennessee Task Force Once left early Tuesday morning; Red Cross has already sent volunteers and more on getting ready to join them.

Wallace hit the road Tuesday for the fire devastated area in East Tennessee.

The U.S. Department of Justice says 49-year-old Keith Eugene Mann Franklin was arrested Wednesday on one count of destroying property by means of fire.

WARNING: These videos contain profanity that may not be suitable for all viewers. “Officials are asking that motorists stay off the roadways throughout the area”.

The couple visits the area two to three times a year. The system is moving slowly, which increases the chances of more rain.

The latest on the wildfires that continue to rage in Tennessee, on the Channel 2 Action News Nightbeat at 11. “It is a blessing that my Dollywood theme park, the DreamMore Resort and so many businesses in Pigeon Forge have been spared”.

“Dollywood crews and firefighters are working to protect the park areas adjacent to a fire burning on Upper Middle Creek Ridge”.

Gatlinburg was one town of many that was being affected by the raging wildfires in the Great Smoky Mountain region of the state.

Gatlinburg and surrounding Sevier County suddenly changed overnight but residents are vowing to rebuild.

“I have been watching the awful fires in the Great Smoky Mountains and I am heartbroken”, Parton said in a statement, adding, “It is a blessing that my Dollywood theme park, the DreamMore Resort and so many businesses in Pigeon Forge have been spared”.