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Multiple structure fires in Sevier County
Published January 31, 2023; 4:18 p.m.


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Structure fire in the Upper Middle Creek area; Image courtesy of Sevier County Government


PIGEON FORGE/SEVIER COUNTY, TN -- At approximately 12:39 AM, Sevier County Central Dispatch received a call reporting a structure fire around the 2100 block of Windy Lane in the Upper Middle Creek area of Sevier County. The Pigeon Forge Fire Department initially responded to find one cabin fully involved with a second cabin 50% involved.





The fire quickly spread to a nearby third cabin before crews were able to slow the advance of this intense fire. “Thank you to our incredible fire crews who responded quickly. Their quick action and response prevented further structure loss and injuries” said Mayor Larry Waters. Fire crews on scene encountered intense heat as multiple propane tanks vented which added fuel to the already strong fire. No injuries were reported, and the fire is under investigation to determine the cause.

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Firefighters fight fire in the Upper Middle Creek area; Image courtesy of Sevier County Government


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Fire on Mill Creek Road; Image courtesy of Sevier County Government


At approximately 6:31 AM, Sevier County Central Dispatch received a call reporting a structure fire around the 600 block of Mill Creek Road in Sevier County just outside the southern city limits of Pigeon Forge. The Pigeon Forge Fire Department initially responded to find one house fully involved with an RV approximately 50% involved. “Thank you to the fire crews who once again responded to an active structure fire this morning,” says Mayor Larry Waters. “After battling a multiple structure fire for several hours earlier in the night, first responders from agencies across the county answered the call again to do everything they could to save lives and property. Again, we say thank you.” No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation to determine the cause.


In addition to the Pigeon Forge Fire Department and Sevier County Fire/Resuce, fire personnel from the Gatlinburg Fire Department, Catons Chapel Volunteer Fire Department, Sevier County Volunteer Fire Department, Wears Valley Volunteer Fire Department, and Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene. First responders from the Sevier County Ambulance Service and the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office assisted on scene providing support for the fire response.


 















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