Pigeon Forge PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. ( WATE) Seven people, 4 of whom were children, escaped a house fire unharmed over the weekend thanks to smoke detectors in the home, according to Sevier County officials. Firefighters continued to work through the night patrolling the perimeter of the fire and protecting structures, said Brook Smith, spokesperson for the Tennessee Division of Forestry. Pigeon Forge This spring, Le Creuset has introduced an exciting new shade thats already selling fast: shallot, a soft lavender with pink and slight gray undertones. Dolly Parton, who is from Sevier County, wrote on Twitter she was keeping up with the fires. The sound of banjo picking fills a red brick courtyard just off the Strip. Borges stuck his head out his front door to find firefighters evacuating the building. Earlier Thursday morning, emergency officials extended the evacuation zone near the Wears Valley wildfire location. Copyright 2023 WVLT. Tennessee wildfire near Gatlinburg prompts evacuations of 11,000 Heading into the overnight hours,the Forestry Department reported the fire covered approximately 1,000 acres and was 0 percentcontained. And when I tell you that, it was just amazing, added Stanton. in Pigeon Forge This is not a wind-driven event any more.". "Im especially proud of the brave men and women who are working to contain the fire.". I could see the smoke coming off of Waldens Creek back there, and I was like, That's coming from where I live.. Dozens of people gathered Wednesday afternoon on Highway 321 near Hatcher Mountain Road, anxiously assessing the status of a fire that erupted in the Wears Valley community. ? Kyle Grainger WVLT sent these photos in from the Hatcher Mountain fire as it is now being called. 170 Community Center Drive, Pigeon Forge.". Around 8 a.m. Thursday, the first two Blackhawk helicopters departed from McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base with Bambi Buckets used to provide hundreds of gallons of water to fight wildfires. We lost everything. A second fire in a remote area near the Blount County/Sevier County line, called the Millstone Gap fire, has burned 800 acres so far and has zero containment. Everything I own is in my apartment.. The relative humidity rose from a low of 16 percent Wednesday afternoon to 92 percent at 6 a.m. Thursday. Joshua McGrath pic.twitter.com/MDhpiLIQ88, Kaitlin Wright (@wxkaitlin) March 30, 2022. Over 100 displaced return after Pigeon Forge apartment fire. The biggest thing about it is though we lost our dog and she was like family to us, said Joseph Stanton. The Sevier County Emergency Management said at about 3:10 p.m. Thursday that the evacuation area would be reduced shortly. Another fire that started March 26 about 17 miles south of Gatlinburg near Bryson City and Whittier, the Thomas Divide Fire, has burned 948 acres. The fire was in what the state Agriculture Department described as steep and difficult terrain. The cause is still undetermined. At least three shelters were established for those evacuated, authorities said. The Salvation Army Knoxville Area Command is atthe Hatcher Mountain/Indigo Lane fire with its mobile canteen unit. Wildfire Grows Larger Near Gatlinburg, Tennessee 3. "Please refrain from bringing items to any locations at this time," officials posted. Evacuations are underway as two wildfires burn in Tennessee. Thursday afternoon the humidity will be in the 50s with 10 to 14 mph southwest winds gusting to 29 mph. As Goodhue watched the flames from the nearby Dollar General, he talked to a man who was crying as he watched his home of 34 years burn. If they catch fire,Tennessee Division of Forestry spokesperson Brook Smith said, the rain can't do much to stop it. Directions: From Parkway Southbound, Turn right onto Wears Valley Rd, Turn left onto Lost Branch Rd, Turn right onto Pulaski Ln. At least 35 buildings were burned Wednesday, and one person was airlifted to UT Medical Center, said Sevier County spokesman Perrin Anderson. A new fire at Millstone Gap in Seymour is about 650 acres in size. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Just steps away you'll find shopping, dining, entertainment and plenty more. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene; one man was injured Wednesday and flown out by LifeStar. rights reserved. around 30 mph. The fear from the last time, that's heavy on everybody's mind. I closed my door went back inside, grabbed what I could, put a belt on, put a jacket on, grabbed my dog, and got out.. Looking for something special to get your mom for Mothers Day? Part of it is in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Im especially proud of the brave men and women who are working to contain the fire, the singer wrote. 523 WARBONNET WAY, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 is a 3 bed, 4.5 bath, 2,399 sqft house now for sale at $949,000. appreciated. Each aircraft will make multiple trips. I'm especially proud of the brave men and women who are working to contain the fire.". Those who are from the area worried about what they left behind their homes, their mementos, pets that couldnt be found in the push to evacuate. Wears Valley wildfire: Crews continue to battle flames They were going door to door banging, getting everybody out, he said. A wildfire in the Wears Valley community continues to burn early Thursday after beginning Wednesday afternoon. 2. A helicopter collects water from pond to drop on a wildfire in Wears Valley on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. More: Hiker's disappearance from Great Smoky Mountains park remains mystery 10 years later. To guarantee you dont miss a chance to visit our Pigeon Forge attraction while youre in town, get your tickets today! Check local regulations to see if a permit is required to burn material. WebOn Friday morning, emergency officials held a news conference in Pigeon Forge. Wears Valley fire: Crews battle Smokies wildfire in East Hikers are advised to avoid hiking during this time period across the park, particularly in areas with standing dead trees.". Never build a campfire in hazardous or dry conditions.