![]() At least one structure in Blount County has been affected. The total acreage of the burned area on the Cold Springs Hollow Road fire has increased to approximately 643 acres, up from 575 acres Friday night. They will reopen when it is safe to do so. Wears Valley Road has reopened. Several other roads remained closed due to hot spots and for emergency personnel to continue their work. Sevier County provided an update Saturday morning on both the Hatcher Mountain/Indigo Lane and Cold Springs Hollow Road fires.Ĭontainment of the Hatcher Mountain fire remains at 85% and the current total is 2,675 burned acres. More: Lessons learned from 2016 Gatlinburg wildfire likely saved lives in 2022 fires Total number of structures burned increases to more than 300 More: In light of Smokies fire in Wears Valley, track wildfires in Tennessee with this map We worked really hard to save those structures. "We were so proud of ourselves, that we saved it, and it was gone," he said. Lanier said he returned last night to the scene of the first house his department saved, only to find it had burned when the fire changed direction. ![]() Watch Video: East Tennessee wildfires: Fire damage in Wears Valley in Sevier County Still, Waters said, it could have been much worse. "It's a very, very sad thing to see, the homes destroyed," Waters said. On Saturday, the popular Shagbark Resort in Wears Valley was toured by Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters and Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department officials surveying the damage caused by the fires. Mayor, fire officials tour areas devastated by blaze The Seymour Heights Christian Church shelter has closed, but Pigeon Force Community Center shelter will remain open until 2 p.m. On that fire, crews have completed control lines, Miller said.Īll evacuation orders have expired but some roads remain closed, said Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters. ![]() One structure has burned in Blount County and one in Sevier County. The Cold Springs Hollow Road fire is at 664 acres and 60% contained, Miller said. "We're very confident we have the fire in good shape." "We're actively working to extinguish all remaining hot spots," said Bruce Miller, spokesperson for Tennessee Division of Forestry. The Hatcher Mountain fire is at 95% containment, with 2.675 acres burned. Saturday press conference, updated numbers were provided for the Hatcher Mountain and Cold Springs Hollow Road fires. Hatcher Mountain Fire at 95% containmentĪt a 4:30 p.m. Check back regularly for the latest news. As crews continue battling this fire, Knox News has reporters on the scene feeding updates to this live blog. Fueled by dangerous winds and dry leaves, the Sevier County fire that started Wednesday is being contained.
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