Sevier County fire crews are battling a massive fire in Pigeon Forge that has affected more than two dozen cabins.
(CNN) — A fast-moving wildfire consumed more than 200 acres and engulfed dozens of mountain homes outside the resort town of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, threatening visitors and locals alike. Pigeon Forge, located in eastern Tennessee is best known for singer Dolly Parton's theme park, Dollywood, which was not affected by the fire. Positioned on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains, the area also is popular with the outdoors crowd and has a wide variety of
(CNN) — A fast-moving wildfire consumed more than 200 acres and engulfed dozens of mountain homes outside the resort town of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, threatening visitors and locals alike. Pigeon Forge, located in eastern Tennessee is best known for singer Dolly Parton's theme park, Dollywood, which was not affected by the fire. Positioned on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains, the area also is popular with the outdoors crowd and has a wide variety of
A fiery scene made for the movies becomes reality in Pigeon Forge. "It was unlike anything you've ever seen before in your life. You had fire in those three-story cabins just going from top to bottom," said Tony Watson, chief of the Pigeon Forge Fire
The fire sparked at about 4:00 p.m. on Sunday and at one time burned across 135 acres. Pigeon Forge Fire Department called the fire contained, but not controlled. Crews reduced the blaze to half it's size Monday morning. Sevier County Communications
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