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Victims, insurance companies square off against government in 2016 wildfire lawsuits
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More bears, more people, more problems: BearWise taskforce tackles Smokies conflict
The revamped BearWise taskforce aims to educate tourists and expand bear-proof trash ordinances throughout the areas surrounding the Great Smoky Mountains.
Local News
Former Gatlinburg fire chief: 'Poor communication' by Park Service cost lives in 2016 fire disaster
Hundreds of people are suing the federal government over what they say was negligence by Smokies park personnel as the wildfire advanced.
Animals
Former animal rescuer recounts experiences with Australian bushfires
"It was humbling to come across people that were willing to sacrifice so much of themselves for animals."
Outdoors
Sevier County push to battle kudzu infesting areas hit by wildfires
The 2016 Smoky Mountain wildfires killed native plants and left open ground for kudzu to spread in Sevier County.
Local News
Firefighters used lessons from 2016 Gatlinburg wildfire to fight Wears Valley brush fire
Every forest fire is different, but East Tennessee firefighters learned crucial strategies from the 2016 Gatlinburg wildfires.
Wildfire
New twist in the tale of wildfire survivor Charles the Pig
For years we've brought you updates on the story of Charles the Pig. Now, he's living on a pig rescue in Middle Tennessee.
Wildfire
Judge: Lawsuit against park over failure to warn of 2016 wildfire danger can proceed
About 400 plaintiffs have filed several complaints against the federal government over the fire. The case now will focus on notice about the advancing blaze.
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.
Entertainment News
WBIR launches new podcast "Inferno: The Gatlinburg Disaster" about 2016 wildfires
WBIR is launching "Inferno: The Gatlinburg Disaster", a six-part series of stories that take a closer look at the wildfire that tore through the city that night
Wildfire
Family displaced by wildfire celebrates first Thanksgiving in rebuilt home
The Juckers are still helping out their neighbors to keep their Gatlinburg community "Firewise"
Wildfire
'It just means so much to be able to have a home again' | Gatlinburg church reopens 3 years after the wildfires
The Gatlinburg Church of Christ lost everything including its entire building in 2016. But today it stands once again.
Local News
More bears, more people, more problems: BearWise taskforce tackles Smokies conflict
The revamped BearWise taskforce aims to educate tourists and expand bear-proof trash ordinances throughout the areas surrounding the Great Smoky Mountains.
Local News
Former Gatlinburg fire chief: 'Poor communication' by Park Service cost lives in 2016 fire disaster
Hundreds of people are suing the federal government over what they say was negligence by Smokies park personnel as the wildfire advanced.
Animals
Former animal rescuer recounts experiences with Australian bushfires
"It was humbling to come across people that were willing to sacrifice so much of themselves for animals."
Outdoors
Sevier County push to battle kudzu infesting areas hit by wildfires
The 2016 Smoky Mountain wildfires killed native plants and left open ground for kudzu to spread in Sevier County.
Local News
Firefighters used lessons from 2016 Gatlinburg wildfire to fight Wears Valley brush fire
Every forest fire is different, but East Tennessee firefighters learned crucial strategies from the 2016 Gatlinburg wildfires.
Wildfire
New twist in the tale of wildfire survivor Charles the Pig
For years we've brought you updates on the story of Charles the Pig. Now, he's living on a pig rescue in Middle Tennessee.
Wildfire
Judge: Lawsuit against park over failure to warn of 2016 wildfire danger can proceed
About 400 plaintiffs have filed several complaints against the federal government over the fire. The case now will focus on notice about the advancing blaze.
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.
Entertainment News
WBIR launches new podcast "Inferno: The Gatlinburg Disaster" about 2016 wildfires
WBIR is launching "Inferno: The Gatlinburg Disaster", a six-part series of stories that take a closer look at the wildfire that tore through the city that night
Wildfire
Family displaced by wildfire celebrates first Thanksgiving in rebuilt home
The Juckers are still helping out their neighbors to keep their Gatlinburg community "Firewise"
Wildfire
'It just means so much to be able to have a home again' | Gatlinburg church reopens 3 years after the wildfires
The Gatlinburg Church of Christ lost everything including its entire building in 2016. But today it stands once again.
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