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Smokey Bear Is 65
“Only you can prevent wildfires.”
Smokey Bear has been spreading his message for 65 years.
Smoky Mountains Fires Update
The Laurel Falls fire is almost out but there are still trail closures.
Park fire at Laurel Falls quiets down
The Blueridge Parkway is still closed from Highway 441 to Highway 19 (Soco Gap), due to the Stony Ridge fire at Cherokee. The closure includes Heintooga Ridge Road and is expected to be lifted on May 2.
It’s rained (poured!) all morning in the Smokies, so that should help.
Happy traveling,
Denese
Smoky Mountains Fires Update: Portion of Blue Ridge Parkway Closed
The Blue Ridge Parkway is closed from U.S. 441 northward to Soco Gap due to the Stony Ridge fire near Cherokee.
The Laurel Falls fire that has burned nearly 270 acres since early this week appears to be abating.
Laurel Falls fire abating; part of Blue Ridge Parkway closed
Denese
Smoky Mountains Fires Update And Weekend Weather
According to Tennessee Radio Network News, the Cobbly Nob fire is out.
Firefighters are still battling the Laurel Falls fire as of yesterday, no new updates today.
Fire keeps Park’s popular trail closed: Firefighters battle Laurel Falls blaze
Rain and storms are still forecast for the Smokies on through the first of next week.
Smoky Mountains Weather Forecast
Safe traveling,
Denese
Smoky Mountains Area Wildfires Update
Here is the latest word on the fires in and around the Smoky Mountains.
Smoky Mountains Fires
- The 60 acre Cobbly Nob fire above Gatlinburg is contained, eight homes were damaged or destroyed.
- The Laurel Falls fire inside the park has grown to 165 acres and more crews have been called in to help.
- The 1.200 acre Cherokee, NC fire is being monitored.
- The Wears Cove prescribed burn has flared up and crews were sent to monitor it, also.
Full Details
Crews working to contain Laurel Falls wildfire in Smokies
Smoky Mountains Trail Closures
- Laurel Falls
- Roundtop
- Little Greenbrier
- Little Brier Gap
- Cove Mountain
It’s supposed to rain, and it looks like it wants to, but we haven’t had any so far.
Stay tuned for updates.
Denese
