Great Smoky Mountains Wildfire Grows to 46 Acres, Challenging Firefighters Amid Limited Support
The Flint Gap Fire in the Great Smoky Mountains, sparked by lightning, has reached 46 acres, challenging firefighters due to remote terrain.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park's uncontained Flint Gap Fire still burning 46 acres
Firefighters continue to develop strategy to put of the fire that began three weeks ago after a lightning strike, the National Park Service said Sept. 17.
Flint Gap Fire in Smokies grows to 58 acres
The Flint Gap Fire in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is continuing to grow, with the park sharing that the fire is now estimated to be 58 acres in size. According to the park, there are only a few areas actively burning,
Great Smoky Mountains Firefighters Faced with Steep Challenges as 46-Acre Flint Gap Fire Eludes Containment
The Flint Gap Fire in the Great Smoky Mountains remains at 46 acres with ongoing firefighting efforts amid tough terrain.
Uncontained Flint Gap Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park grows to 58 acres
Firefighters continue to put out the slowly burning fire that began three weeks ago after a lightning strike, the National Park Service said Sept. 19.
Cassius Cash Leaving Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash is leaving the National Park Service. He has been chosen as the new president and CEO of the Yosemite Conservancy.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park superintendent to step down after almost 10 years
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash is stepping down after almost a decade heading up the country’s most-visited national park.
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Cause of wildfire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park identified: What to know
It originally was reported as covering 10 acres. Currently, the Flint Gap Fire is 17 acres in size, according to the Sept. 3 news release, about the same size as was reported Friday, Aug. 30.
Flint Gap Fire 50% contained, specialized crews arrive to help battle blaze
The Flint Gap Fire, which is estimated to be 58 acres in size, is now 50% contained, according to the Great Smoky Mountains ...
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Flint Gap Fire update (Sept. 19)
Firefighters observed little fire activity on the Flint Gap Fire yesterday, Wednesday, Sept. 18. While the current acreage ...
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Park service makes Sept. 17 update on Flint Gap fire
The Flint Gap Fire is 46 acres as of the last estimate. Although the fire is presently 0% contained, only a few areas are actively burning within the ...