Multiple cabins were destroyed overnight in the Upper Middle Creek area of Sevier County after a fire at one cabin quickly spread.
The Sevier County Government said in a release on social media that the Sevier County Central Dispatch received a call reporting a structure fire around the 2100 block of Windy Lane at approximately 12:39 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.
The Pigeon Forge Fire Department initially responded to find one cabin fully involved with a second cabin 50% involved. The fire quickly spread to a nearby third cabin before crews were able to slow the advance of this intense fire.
“Thank you to our incredible fire crews who responded quickly. Their quick action and response prevented further structure loss and injuries” says Mayor Larry Waters. Fire crews on the scene encountered intense heat as multiple propane tanks vented which added fuel to the already strong fire.
No injuries were reported, and the fire is under investigation to determine the cause.
In addition to the Pigeon Forge Fire Department and Sevier County Fire/Rescue, fire personnel from the Gatlinburg Fire Department, Catons Chapel Volunteer Fire Department, Sevier County Volunteer Fire Department, Wears Valley Volunteer Fire Department, and Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene. First responders from the Sevier County Ambulance Service and the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office assisted on the scene providing support for the fire response.