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<p>Up to 30 fire departments from East Tennessee this morning are battling flames that have consumed 35 cabins and 135 acres in Sevier County, a spokesman said.</p> <p>Two Black Hawk helicopters from the Tennessee Air National Guard stationed at McGhee Tyson Airport left at 7 a.m. to begin an aerial survey of the carnage, Perrin Anderson, spokesman for Sevier County, said this morning. After surveying the situation, the choppers will then will contribute their own unique aid.</p>

Sevier County (WVLT) -- Public remarks lead to a public confrontation in Sevier County, where a former political opponent claims Sheriff Ron Seals assaulted him. It happened Monday night as the county commission quickly adjourned a public meeting while Brad Lowe was speaking. Volunteer TV's Rob Pratt joins us with more, including video of the incident that you'll see only on WVLT. Brad Lowe admits he wanted to be sheriff, and it's no secret that he and Sheriff Seals do not get along. But he says what happened to him Monday night is inexcusable, and he wants to see Sheriff...