Local fire agencies head to Gatlinburg to battle wildfires
Local firefighters are heading to Gatlinburg to help battle some destructive wildfires.
First look inside Gatlinburg on Tuesday
"Driving through downtown #Gatlinburg this morning was rather eerie... roadway closed due to area fires."
UT professor predicted Gatlinburg fire years ago
"It was bound to happen. I tell people and especially my students in my Natural Hazards class (Geography 331) that it's not a matter of 'if' fire returns to the forests of the Smokies, but 'when.'"
Gatlinburg updates fire information
GATLINBURG, Tenn (WDEF) - Gatlinburg officials report that 70 homes and 150 structures have been damaged or destroyed in Sevier County. Fire Chief Greg Miller says they transported 12 people to area hospitals from the fires. Smoke is still lingering…
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Official reaction to the Sevier County fires
Sen. Lamar Alexander is from nearby Maryville
Latest from TEMA on Sevier County fires
4 people burned, tens of thousands evacuated, hundreds of buildings destroyed.
Police arrest suspect in Hamilton Place Mall shooting
The juvenile suspect face two counts of attempted murder and reckless endangerment.
Firefighters hope rain will put out Gatlinburg fires
Photos and video from the fire zone on Social Media
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Mandatory Evacuation in Gatlinburg
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- While it's raining here in the Tennessee Valley, residents and tourists in Gatlinburg are continuing to evacuate the city tonight. Just over an hour ago, the National Weather Service issued a mandatory evacuation of the tourist-friendly town.…
UPDATE: Bus Hits Pedestrian
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have new information tonight, after a man is struck by a Hamilton county school bus this afternoon. It happened around 3:15 at 4903 Brainerd Road. Chattanooga police say the bus was merging into the left turn…
Hixson Business Owner Gives Back To Woodmore Families
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hixson business owner says he was so touched by the deaths of those 6 children that he is using his business to raise money for the victims' families. Courtney Barnett is the owner of Fast Connection Auto.…
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Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge getting smoked out on Monday
See photos and video from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge today
Beware possible Woodmore donation scam around Northgate Mall
"Officers are working to determine the credibility of his intentions and actions."
Children's Services closer to end of federal court oversight
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Police make arrest in church van theft that was used in other robberies
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Chattanooga Fire Department puts a price on Williams Street blaze
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters release the cost of the big fire on Thanksgiving evening downtown. The three alarm fire at 1511 Williams Street near Main destroyed the building. Now the fire department estimates the damage at $360,000 to the…
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