Hopefully everyone will be safe, there were reports of people trapped in a hotel. We had wildfires within 1/4 mile of our property but thankfully did not get too near. Our property is over 50% forest, with a lot of evergreens and deadwood, which light up like torches.

 

This will devastate the local economy in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, they rely heavily on tourism.

 

The view from my deck last Wednesday:

 

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