Fires on Shields Mountains are out in Sevierville

Residents and homeowners can breath a sigh of relief for now as both wildfires on Shields Mountains are out.

While fire officials still have not determined the cause of either fire, they are confident that both wildfires will now have to be continued to be monitored as they smolder.

Rain was expected today but so far Shields Mountain remains dry. A good soaking rain would help put out some of the remaining hot spots that are still left.

Fire officials stressed the fact that keeping at least a 30 foot defendable area around residences would help keep property damage to a minimum and clearing up bush and debris would also help keep the danger of wildfires reduced.

More information on fire safety as well as what you can do to reduce the danger to you business or residence can be found at the Firewise Web Site.

Shields Mountain wild fire burns more than 40 acres

More than 40 acres is already effected by the Wildfire on Shields Mountain as the winds are now kicking up.

Firefighters in sector 2 are now using hand tools descending down the mountain to make a scratch line to contain the the fire into a hollow.



It looks at this point as though everything will be under control shortly.

Wildfire on tower road still burning on Sheilds Mountain Sevierville

The sound of many fire engine sirens is echoing through Shields Mountain as the new wildfire on tower road belches even more smoke into the air.

While a few acres have already burned Pigeon Forge firefighters feel as though the brush is still green enough to keep the fire from getting out of control unless some of the larger trees flare up.


Tennessee forestry fire fighters or working the line near the Verizon Cellphone tower and power lines which as of yet are not in danger.

3 more fires in the Shields Mountain area of TN Smoky Mountains.

Fire officials just don't get why people aren't heading their warnings about the growing fire danger but at least all 3 wild fires in Sevier County were only minor.

The latest 3 fires reported to us Smokies didn't damage any homes large wilderness areas and fortunately there were no injuries but if it were not for the hard work and fast response of the fire department, this story could have had a far more depressing ending.

The last batch of Smokies fires were due to a smoldering stump from last weeks fire burn area in Shields Mountain that burst into flames, a brush fire on Upper Middlecreek that burned approximately 9 acres, and on Pine Mountain Road a less than a quarter of an acre was burned near the roadside.

Let's hope that everyone pays special attention and that some real soaking rains come soon to reduce the danger of fire.