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A timeline of recovery: Sevier County remains Smokies Strong more than 6 years after wildfires
In the more than six years since the wildfire, some scars from the can still be seen in the mountains, but they continue to heal.
Local News
Gatlinburg dedicates 2016 Wildfires Memorial and Tribute Plaza at Mynatt Park
"That's the beauty of East Tennessee — the community rallied around us."
Wildfire
PODCAST: Inferno | The Gatlinburg Disaster
In 2016, a wildfire swept out of the Great Smoky Mountains into the tourist town of Gatlinburg, killing 14 people and changing thousands of lives.
Local News
Recouping their losses: Gatlinburg wildfire victims plead their case before appeals court
Lawyers for hundreds of 2016 wildfire victims hope an appeals court will allow their lawsuits to go forward. They seek millions from the U.S. government.
Weather
Burn permits required this fall to burn debris like leaves and sticks
Officials said following the permit rules is critical to protecting East Tennessee from wildfires.
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Fire heavily damages Rocky Hill home
Turkeys killed in Jefferson County barn fire
One person taken to hospital in Union County brush fire
Straight from the Heart: The 2016 Gatlinburg Wildfires
Pigeon Forge and Sevier County fire departments urge safety after increased risk of wildfires
How you can prepare for wildfires
Wildfires spread throughout East Tennessee
One person in custody in connection to North Knoxville fire
Wildfire
'This is very serious' | Pigeon Forge and Sevier County fire departments urge safety after increased risk of wildfires
With several fires popping up across the county, the state has issued a burn ban.
Wildfire
Fire season set to start amid dry spell in East Tennessee
Wildland firefighters geared up for the fall fire season by training and sharing knowledge between local departments.
Sevierville Sevier
Firefighting drill taking place in Sevierville on Saturday
The drill will last all day and is used to test response capabilities and will allow real-world training for firefighters.
Wildfire
Cincinnati judges overturn dismissal of Gatlinburg wildfire victims' lawsuits
The appellate court disagreed with District Judge Ronnie Greer's 2022 ruling to dismiss the lawsuits over what amounted to a procedural flaw.
10News Today
Fire officials share tips on how you can prepare for wildfire season
The Sevier County Fire Administrator says it is all about preparedness and awareness.
Wildfire
Fire victims await ruling from Cincy appellate court on wildfire claims
Hundreds of people joined in suing the government following the November 2016 disaster.
Wildfire
'Long overdue': Construction of the Gatlinburg Wildfire Memorial to begin soon after years of delays
The Gatlinburg City Commission approve a Contract with Whaley Construction for the Chimney Tops II Wildfires Memorial, which will be located at Mynatt Park.
Wildfire
Victims' appeal denied after federal court severs and partially dismisses Gatlinburg wildfire lawsuit
The appeal was filed after a federal judge dismissed individual claims in a lawsuit against the government over negligence during the 2016 Gatlinburg wildfires.
Wildfire
Sevier Co. wildfire victim refunded for security contract after losing her home
Marion Ganley, 92, lived in her house in Wears Valley for nearly 30 years. The Hatcher Mountain Fire destroyed it in just minutes.
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