The fire inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park has doubled in size, now spanning 23 acres.
According to authorities, Thursday’s fire was 23 acres in size. The previous stated size was 10 acres, and the fire was first reported on Monday, August 26, with workers combating it.
A wildfire detected inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Monday has grown even larger, forcing some roads, trails, and campsites to close, according to park authorities.
According to authorities, the fire has spread to around 23 acres and is now blazing in vegetation in steep terrain. On Thursday, two suppression modules assisted with an initial attack on the fire, with another arriving on Friday.
The Flint Gap Fire was initially believed to be roughly 10 acres on Tuesday, August 27 at around noon. According to the news announcement, no structures are currently under threat.
The Tennessee National Guard continued to give assistance Wednesday, dumping 38 buckets, or around 25,000 gallons, of water on the fire. According to officials, a Type 3 aircraft will aid with reconnaissance on Thursday, allowing ground teams to determine where they can safely reach the fire.
Where exactly is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park fire?
Officials got a report of the fire near Hannah Mountain in Tennessee, south of Abrams Creek within the park.
It was first reported on the evening of August 26, and officials said the cause of the incident is still being investigated.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park encompasses North Carolina and Tennessee. The fire was recorded in Tennessee, approximately 50 miles southeast of Knoxville and near the North Carolina border.
Where has Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed?
Park closures include the following:
Backcountry campsites 14, 15, and 16.
The trails include Parson Branch Road, Rabbit Creek Trail from Abrams Creek to Cades Cove, and Hannah Mountain Trail from Parson Branch Road to Little Bottom Trail.
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