We spent many Sunday afternoons this past summer driving through the Smokys, Cades Cove, and the whole area.
This is heartbreaking.
Truly is heartbreaking. They thought the fire was almost contained, but high winds today took over. Just can’t imagine what those people in Gatlinburg are feeling. Plus the Park Rangers who take such good care of the Park, the wildlife, the structures, wildflowers, trails, etc.
And I read the Aquarium in Gatlinburg has over 10,000 fish/species. The staff did not want to leave them but were forced to leave.
No rain for weeks and weeks. Maybe the rain tonight will be enough to slow the flames.