The Spur inbound is closed to the public and there is possible fires moving to Wears Valley. 441 over Newfound Gap is closed.
River Road will close. If you live there just go back to Alcoa or Dandridge and get a hotel.
Well, the tinder box has lit here. We have many great firefighters in the region all the way from HI.
The Smokies in this part are thick. The smoke would be overwhelming. The terrain is steep and the speed quite tremendous.
God Speed to the Firefighters trying to slow it down.