Monthly Archive: November 2023

Increased Fire Danger Closes GSMNP

Fires, Increased Fire Danger Closes GSMNP Increased fire danger closes GSMNP. Parts of the GSMNP have been closed due to increased fire danger. The dry conditions along with expected high winds for the next 24 hours have resulted in the closure of many areas and roads in the GSMNP. East Tennessee has had multiple brush fires in the last few weeks. Last Thursday a brush fire was located just across the street from Dollywood. Today a brush fire has been reported near Townsend, inside the GSMNP, in the Rich Mountain Gap area of Blount County. Crews from several agencies have…
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