SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — A fire was reported in a construction area near Anakeesta, according to a spokesperson with the park. City officials said no injuries were reported due to the fire.
Austin Martin, the spokesperson for Anakeesta, said the fire broke out in an area that was not accessible to the public. According to city officials, the fire was extinguished shortly after crews arrived.
They said that the fire was in a 12' by 12' structure that was "fully involved." They also said that the cause of the fire was under investigation.
Martin said that the Gatlinburg Police Department and the Gatlinburg Fire Department responded to calls about the fire. He also said Anakeesta will continue to welcome guests on Thursday, May 25.
Additional information about the fire, such as how it was lit and whether it damaged any structures, was not immediately available. This story will be updated when more information is available.