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document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Dunn said the juveniles faced aggravated arson charges for the fire in the Chimney Tops area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Nov. 23. There is a limit of one lottery application per household per season. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. In 2016, WATE 6 spoke with Sevierville Fire Department Lt. Steve Coker, who drove through flames. By continuing to use our site you agree to our privacy policy. Intense video filled social media platforms. Crews with multiple agencies have been on the scene since 6:39 a.m. The 2016 Great Smoky Mountains wildfires, also known as the Gatlinburg wildfires, [1] were a complex of wildfires which began in late November 2016. Press J to jump to the feed. Fire Chief. Ripleys has caught fire twice since it reopened both caused by faulty light fixtures. Man who lost wife, daughters in Gatlinburg fire pens open letter Jon Summers, Janet Summers, and May Vance. GovDeals' online marketplace provides services to government, educational, and related entities for the sale of surplus assets to the public. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Charges dropped against teenagers in deadly 2016 Gatlinburg wildfire - WHIO The heroics of regional firefighters who rushed to the citys aid combined with some merciful rain helped prevent the fires from being worse. Did Westgate in Gatlinburg burn down? Welcome to Gatlinburg, TN Thank you for visiting our website and feel free to stop in at one of our stations. The trouble began when the arson-induced wildfire spread from the national park into the Gatlinburg area as hurricane-force winds toppled trees and power lines, blowing embers in all directions. Updated Dec 3, 2016 at 9:59pm. . June 3, 2021 . Fire destroys another home in Trade . However, the cause of his passing has not been publicly confirmed. The face of Gatlinburg will never quite be the same after this fire, but worse, the friends and family of Mr. Bates lives will never be the same. Find us at the office. Two juveniles charged in deadly Gatlinburg wildfire. GATLINBURG, Tenn. Two juveniles have been charged with starting wildfires in East Tennessee that killed 14 people, according to officials. Authorities have released little information regarding the two suspects behind the Gatlinburg fire due to state law. Authorities would later announce the fire was sparked by juveniles playing with matches and fueled by unusually high winds. If that block of Parkway is shut down, you can access River Road which in a case like this may also be compromised by the fire or go around to the Bypass, which isnt exactly convenient.