Is Pigeon Forge affected by fires?

— A wildfire that has burned over 100 structures in the hills near Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is nearing full containment, Tennessee Wildland Fire officials said. Just over 3,700 acres of land have been scorched from the Hatcher Mountain Road/Indigo Lane Fire, but firefighters now report 85% containment.

How close are the fires to Pigeon Forge?

approximately four miles
A new fire started Wednesday in Sevier County, Tennessee approximately four miles southwest of Pigeon Forge and six miles northwest of Gatlinburg. The County’s Emergency Management department said it is in the Hatcher Mountain Road and Indigo Lane area of the Wears Valley Community.

Is the fire in Pigeon Forge under control?

Crews demobilized April 1, and the fire is now 100% contained. Roughly one-third of the acreage was in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with the remainder in Swain County jurisdiction. No structures were lost.

Has Pigeon Forge been evacuated?

According to the Sevier County Emergency Management Agency, mandatory evacuations have been issued for parts of Pigeon Forge, Black Bear Resort, Hatcher Mountain area of Wears Valley and resorts of Shagbark and Little Valley.

Is Pigeon Forge closed down?

We’re Open – and so is the Smokies! We are thrilled to say that many Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge businesses are open again, including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Reduced occupancy and additional safety measures will be in place, so you can continue to maintain distance while supporting area businesses.

What part of Pigeon Forge is on fire?

A wildfire that has burned over 100 structures in the hills near Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is nearing full containment, Tennessee Wildland Fire officials said. Just over 3,700 acres of land have been scorched from the Hatcher Mountain Road/Indigo Lane Fire, but firefighters now report 85% containment.

What started Pigeon Forge fire?

Strong southerly winds (with wind gusts up to 87 mph) created by mountain waves blew sparks into the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge areas and knocked down trees (which in turn started fires when they hit power lines). A separate named fire destroyed much of the Cobbly Nob subdivision east of Gatlinburg.

What caused the fire in Pigeon Forge 2022?

“Based on the results of our origin and cause investigation, it was determined the two large wildland fires were caused by downed power lines,” ACU Captain Greg Whitehead said. “The high winds that took down the power lines to spark the fires also fueled the progression of the fires.”

Can you visit Gatlinburg right now?

Everything in Gatlinburg is open with the exceptions of Christ in the Smokies and World of Illusions which are closed permanently.