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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.
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'Walking talking miracle': 2016 wildfire rescue saved couple from burning elevator
Reba Williams and her husband said what they thought were their final words during the Gatlinburg wildfire in 2016.
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Destroyed in 2016 Gatlinburg wildfire, Buckberry Lodge announces major expansion plans
The family managed to reopen for business with one building in the year after the fire. Now, they're ready to do more.
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Recouping their losses: Gatlinburg wildfire victims plead their case before appeals court
Lawyers for hundreds of 2016 wildfire victims hope an appeals court will allow their lawsuits to go forward. They seek millions from the U.S. government.
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TN Division of Forestry: Fire in Rocky Flats Road area of Sevier County 100% contained
The fire started in Sevier County Saturday morning, brushed the forest and was coming down to meet the road in Cocke County.
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Fire in the Smokies now 100% contained
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Crews monitor fire lines in Sevier Co.
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Crews continue working on brush fire in Sevier Co.
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Two cabins evacuated due to Sevier Co. fire
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Wildfire still burning in Roane Co.
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Construction of the Gatlinburg 2016 Wildfire Memorial to begin soon after years of delays
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One month has passed since the Wears Valley wildfire
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Latest damage numbers show 213 total structures affected by Wears Valley wildfire
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Fire in the Smokies now 100% contained
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Crews monitor fire lines in Sevier Co.
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Crews continue working on brush fire in Sevier Co.
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Two cabins evacuated due to Sevier Co. fire
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Wildfire still burning in Roane Co.
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Construction of the Gatlinburg 2016 Wildfire Memorial to begin soon after years of delays
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One month has passed since the Wears Valley wildfire
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Latest damage numbers show 213 total structures affected by Wears Valley wildfire
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What we knew then: The 1st week of wildfire coverage
A look back at the first week of our coverage of the Sevier County wildfires in November and December of 2016.
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'Long overdue': Construction of the Gatlinburg Wildfire Memorial to begin soon after years of delays
The Gatlinburg City Commission approve a Contract with Whaley Construction for the Chimney Tops II Wildfires Memorial, which will be located at Mynatt Park.
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What we knew then: The 1st week of wildfire coverage
A look back at the first week of our coverage of the Sevier County wildfires in November and December of 2016.
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'Long overdue': Construction of the Gatlinburg Wildfire Memorial to begin soon after years of delays
The Gatlinburg City Commission approve a Contract with Whaley Construction for the Chimney Tops II Wildfires Memorial, which will be located at Mynatt Park.
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Victims' appeal denied after federal court severs and partially dismisses Gatlinburg wildfire lawsuit
The appeal was filed after a federal judge dismissed individual claims in a lawsuit against the government over negligence during the 2016 Gatlinburg wildfires.
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Sevier Co. wildfire victim refunded for security contract after losing her home
Marion Ganley, 92, lived in her house in Wears Valley for nearly 30 years. The Hatcher Mountain Fire destroyed it in just minutes.
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Victims' appeal denied after federal court severs and partially dismisses Gatlinburg wildfire lawsuit
The appeal was filed after a federal judge dismissed individual claims in a lawsuit against the government over negligence during the 2016 Gatlinburg wildfires.
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Sevier Co. wildfire victim refunded for security contract after losing her home
Marion Ganley, 92, lived in her house in Wears Valley for nearly 30 years. The Hatcher Mountain Fire destroyed it in just minutes.
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Preliminary estimates show more than $68 million total in damage and response costs from Sevier Co. wildfires
Most of the cost is from damage to livable structures, totaling around $65 million.
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Gov. Lee declares Sevier County wildfires 'major disaster' meriting state of emergency to aid victims
The fires broke out in late March, blamed on downed power lines and driven by persistent high winds.
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Preliminary estimates show more than $68 million total in damage and response costs from Sevier Co. wildfires
Most of the cost is from damage to livable structures, totaling around $65 million.
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Gov. Lee declares Sevier County wildfires 'major disaster' meriting state of emergency to aid victims
The fires broke out in late March, blamed on downed power lines and driven by persistent high winds.
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Sevier County Electric responds after downed power lines starts two major wildfires
The company says it did everything right; all systems were functioning properly and the response was timely.
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Gov. Lee and other leaders get aerial view to survey wildfire damage in Sevier Co.
The Sevier County Emergency Management Agency is still evaluating the exact damage assessment.
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Resources: Where those affected by the Sevier County wildfires can get help
Here is a list of resources for people who lost their belongings or had any property damage in the Wears Valley and Seymour fires.
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Sevier County Electric responds after downed power lines starts two major wildfires
The company says it did everything right; all systems were functioning properly and the response was timely.
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Gov. Lee and other leaders get aerial view to survey wildfire damage in Sevier Co.
The Sevier County Emergency Management Agency is still evaluating the exact damage assessment.
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Resources: Where those affected by the Sevier County wildfires can get help
Here is a list of resources for people who lost their belongings or had any property damage in the Wears Valley and Seymour fires.
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