TENNESSEE — A mandatory evacuation was issued for parts of Gatlinburg, Tennessee due to intense wildfires moving across the Smoky Mountains Monday.
The fires threatened multiple resorts, businesses and homes. This was the scene at a local hotel as tourist scramble to evacuate.
This is the scene in Gatlinburg, TN as a large #wildfire rages into the town. (@Redwolfstone123) pic.twitter.com/lZIkmMqyuj
— Breaking911 Weather (@B911Weather) November 29, 2016
This was the situation at the Park Vista Hotel:
Dramatic video showing the scene at the Park Vista Hotel in Gatlinburg, TN as a wildfire nears. (@NewMarketMauler) pic.twitter.com/Msw8PIY3h1
— Breaking911 Weather (@B911Weather) November 29, 2016
Raw video showing the panic as flames approached the evacuation route:
Statement released by Pigeon Forge Emergency Management on the mandatory evacuation for people still in the area:
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