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Dolly Parton asks for prayers as fire scorches Pigeon Forge
Fox weather ^ | 04/02/2022 | Scott Sistek

Posted on 04/02/2022 7:04:33 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27

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.

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To: Caipirabob

Out of curiosity, does the word “Caipira” in your name mean anything?


21 posted on 04/03/2022 1:15:32 AM PDT by flaglady47 (Donald J.Trump, President in 2024 - DeSantis for VP (or Senior Advisor))
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To: MayflowerMadam

We had rented a house there to spend Christmas with the family that year; it burned to the ground.


22 posted on 04/03/2022 3:38:16 AM PDT by I-ambush (We watched the moment of defeat, played back over on the video screen. )
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To: Freedom56v2

We have had extremely low humidity in and around the area. So bad that they have banned outdoor burning on many different days.


23 posted on 04/03/2022 3:52:35 AM PDT by Dacula
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To: jjotto

She also called people who didn’t want the COVID shot cowards. She may be a country music star, but she has Hollyweirdo values.

https://nypost.com/2021/03/02/dolly-parton-happy-to-get-first-covid-19-vaccine-dose/

Best wishes to everyone in Tennessee affected by these fires. I hope the firefighters put them out soon.


24 posted on 04/03/2022 3:53:52 AM PDT by Cecily
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To: Cecily

“...Hollyweirdo values...” You’re right. She seems comfortable with Jane Fonda and upset by conservative Tennesseans.


25 posted on 04/03/2022 3:58:32 AM PDT by Monterrosa-24 (To the barricades !!!)
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To: Dacula

Special weather statement for April 3, 2022, in NE GA.

...HIGH FIRE DANGER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING
FOR NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA DUE TO LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES...

Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for
4 or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Winds will be
northwest at 10-12 MPH with occasional gusts up to 20 MPH.

With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities
whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside,
use extreme caution.


26 posted on 04/03/2022 4:58:48 AM PDT by Dacula
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To: Dacula

Watching local weather reports on TV this morning they couldn’t stress strongly enough, “DO NOT BURN!” today.


27 posted on 04/03/2022 5:01:15 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (When government fears the people, there is liberty.)
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To: TribalPrincess2U

There are always forest fires, it is a natural occurrence, generally caused by lightning.


28 posted on 04/03/2022 5:42:19 AM PDT by GingisK
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To: MayflowerMadam

She did the same thing to the Dixie Stampede in Myrtle Beach SC. It’s since been changed to a different show altogether, I believe...Pirate’s Voyage.
I think there’s a Pirate’s Voyage in Pigeon Forge now.


29 posted on 04/03/2022 6:26:27 AM PDT by moovova
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To: Caipirabob

LAST TIME IT WAS JUVENILES, WHO GOT OFF SCOTT FREE.

Sister was nearly cut off in the first one, I told her not to wait for evac orders. Her husband has late stage Duchene’s M.D. and in a wheelchair. Her excuse we have critters. Her eldest daughter has already evac’d. Youngest has no room for them, adult son lives with them. I’m 800 miles away, other end of state.


30 posted on 04/03/2022 7:04:56 AM PDT by GailA (Constitution vs evil Treasonous political Apparatchiks, Constitutional Conservative.)
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To: Caipirabob

LAST TIME IT WAS JUVENILES, WHO GOT OFF SCOTT FREE.

Sister was nearly cut off in the first one, I told her not to wait for evac orders. Her husband has late stage Duchene’s M.D. and in a wheelchair. Her excuse we have critters. Her eldest daughter has already evac’d. Youngest has no room for them, adult son lives with them. I’m 800 miles away, other end of state.


31 posted on 04/03/2022 7:05:03 AM PDT by GailA (Constitution vs evil Treasonous political Apparatchiks, Constitutional Conservative.)
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To: bigbob

Been years since I was Lookout Mountain. Love TN.


32 posted on 04/03/2022 9:54:16 AM PDT by TribalPrincess2U
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To: TribalPrincess2U

How about 2016? The 2016 fire looked worse.


33 posted on 04/03/2022 11:03:10 AM PDT by scrabblehack
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To: TribalPrincess2U

Just change the name from Pigeon Forge to Pigeon.


34 posted on 04/03/2022 12:58:48 PM PDT by minnesota_bound (Need more money to buy gas)
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To: scrabblehack

Yeah, how about that!


35 posted on 04/03/2022 1:19:32 PM PDT by TribalPrincess2U
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