Wears Valley Fire

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'Heartbreaking' wildfire near Smoky Mountains leaves 1 injured ... (USA TODAY)

The Forestry Department reported the fire covered approximately 250 acres and was 0 percent contained as of Wednesday evening.

"At this time, the high winds are anticipated to affect primarily the Tennessee side of the park," the park wrote on its Facebook page. ... Hikers are advised to avoid hiking during this time period across the park, particularly in areas with standing dead trees." Due to low humidity and high bursts of wind, a red flag warning was established. Another fire was reported in Anderson County at 3:35 p.m., with mutual aid requested for a brush fire. If they catch fire, Tennessee Division of Forestry spokesperson Brook Smith said, the rain can't do much to stop it. "We're currently putting in lines and doing structure protection," Smith said.

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1 injured in Wears Valley, TN wildfire that's grown to about 1000 ... (WLOS)

Thursday, March 31, 4:30 a. m. Update. The City of Gatlinburg has lifted its mandatory evacuation in the Ownby Hills and Hidden Hills subdivisions, ...

ABC-affiliate WATE reports at least two structures and multiple vehicles have been destroyed from the fire so far, according to officials. No structures were destroyed, and no injuries were reported throughout the duration of the event. “We are also thankful no structures were destroyed, and no one was injured and that everyone heeded the evacuation orders.” And, as of 8:30 p.m., 35 structures have been impacted. A downed power line ignited a 1.5 acre brush fire, which originated in the Ownby Circle area. Those who were evacuated from these areas during the event are free to return to their residences or rental units.

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Live updates: Smokies fire in Wears Valley nears 4000 acres and is ... (Knoxville News Sentinel)

Despite overnight rainfall, the Wears Valley fire in Sevier County is still not contained as firefighters continue their work in the Smokies.

Authorities have urged anyone in the Wears Valley and Walden Creek areas to evacuate immediately. They are providing meals, drinks, snacks and comfort to first responders battling the flames. In the Little Valley neighborhood, rental cabins sit next to streaks of scorched earth. Two more Blackhawks crews left at 10 a.m. and two more crews were to deploy at noon. Navigating the web of cabins in the area was complicating mitigation efforts. PIO Nathan Waters said the 100-hour logs had a 13% moisture content, making them extra susceptible to a fire. The mood in the shelter has been mostly upbeat, she said. Numbers at the shelter ebbed and flowed as families headed out to see if they could return to their residence. "I’m proud of how everyone in the area has pulled together like they always do," Parton wrote. Sevier County Schools canceled classes for Friday because of the wildfires. Some roads opened back up and the evacuation area was reduced. Fueled by dangerous winds and dry leaves, the Sevier County fire that started Wednesday is slowly being contained.

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Wears Valley wildfire: Crews continue to battle flames despite ... (WATE 6 On Your Side)

Fire, emergency and utilities crews worked overnight in Sevier County as wildfires burned in the area and storms moved in across the region.

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Fire officials expand evacuation zone toward Pigeon Forge, Blount ... (whnt.com)

Several mandatory evacuations have been issued as a wildfire and windy conditions threaten the Wears Valley community.

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Wears Valley wildfire now 3700 acres and 5% contained; mandatory ... (WBIR.com)

The Sevier County Emergency Management Agency asked those in the Hatcher Mountain Road, Indigo Lane and Shagbark or Preserve area to evacuate.

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Mayor: Wears Valley fire about 5 percent contained, about 11000 ... (WBIR.com)

"I think the worst is over but there's a risk that's still there," Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters said.

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UPDATE: Wears Valley wildfire spans 3700 acres, currently 5 ... (WATE 6 On Your Side)

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Despite rain moving across East Tennessee overnight, officials reported the fire that broke out in the Wears Valley community of ...

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'Heartbreaking' Wears Valley fire sparks evacuation order as ... (Oak Ridger)

The National Weather Service noted elevated fire danger levels in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

"At this time, the high winds are anticipated to affect primarily the Tennessee side of the park," the park wrote on its Facebook page. A small, half-acre human-caused fire was detected at approximately 1:30 p.m. Tuesday on Newfound Gap Road south of the Deep Creek Trailhead parking area but was quickly extinguished. Due to low humidity and high bursts of wind, a red flag warning was established. At 4:15 p.m., a mandatory evacuation was issued for Black Bear Resort off Lost Branch Road. Individuals in this area were ordered to evacuate immediately. Overnight rain was expected to help, but continued high winds might sustain the blaze. UPDATE: Authorities have urged anyone in the Wears Valley and Walden Creek areas to evacuate immediately.

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UPDATE: Wears Valley wildfire spans 3700 acres, currently 5 ... (whnt.com)

Officials in East Tennessee are giving an update on the Hatcher Mountain-Indigo Lane fire that began Wednesday afternoon in the Wears Valley community in ...

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