Monday, December 05, 2016

Fire Update
The latest news release from Sevier County, City of Gatlinburg, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, and Great Smoky Mountain National Park ............ To date, there are 14 confirmed fatalities. Elaine Brown, 81, Sevierville sustained a medical event causing a multi-motor vehicle accident on Wears Valley Road while fleeing the fire. There have been 134 injuries related to the fire, 1,684 structures have been damaged or destroyed by The fire today is 38 percent contained, and is being fought by a total of 713 firefighters. The evacuated areas in Gatlinburg are open for access each day from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through the check point at Gatlinburg City Hall via East Parkway (Hwy. 321) and Glades Road. This restriction shall remain in effect until the city reopens for the general public. The Spur between Pigeon Forge to Gatlinburg is open from Pigeon Forge to the Gatlinburg Welcome Center. To access this area, it is important to follow check point protocols. There is only one check point access at East Parkway (Hwy. 321) at Glades Road and the Post Office. Be sure to bring valid forms of identification showing name and address of residence or business inside Gatlinburg. Officials will verify renters and lease holders, as needed. Please be vigilante while driving; emergency vehicles and personnel may be working in areas open to the public. The curfew remains in effect from 6:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. nightly. The Water Boil Advisory is still in effect for Gatlinburg, with the exception of the areas east of City Hall.


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