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.
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.
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.
Cause of wildfire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park identified: What to know
The cause of a wildfire in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park first reported Aug. 26 has been identified by fire officials and investigators, according to a recent news release. More: Wildfire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park not as large as thought: What we know
Great Smoky Mountains fire continues to grow, park says
The Flint Gap Fire in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has grown again, according to park representatives.
Flint Gap Fire in remote section of Great Smoky Mountains estimated to be 28 acres
The Flint Gap Fire, which was started by lightning on Aug. 26, continues to burn slowly in a remote area of the park primarily in undergrowth in steep
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.
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 ...
theonefeather1d
Flint Gap Fire update (Sept. 19)
Firefighters observed little fire activity on the Flint Gap Fire yesterday, Wednesday, Sept. 18. While the current acreage ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel21d
Wildfire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park not as large as thought: What we know
The initial announcement of the fire through an Aug. 28 news release said that it was roughly 10 acres in size. The ...
Palm Beach Post23d
Wildfire reported in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Here's what we know
As of noon on Aug. 27, the Flint Gap Fire was estimated to be about 10-acres. According to a news release from the NPS, Tennessee National Guard provided aviation support with bucket drops on ...
The Mountain Press3d
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 ...
WATE Knoxville on MSN3d
GSMNP: Flint Gap Fire remains uncontained, crews working on trail for firefighters
The Flint Gap Fire is still uncontained, but crews are working to address safety concerns and improve a trail to allow ...