Tennessee wildfires that left 7 dead could be 'human-caused'

  • 8 years ago
At least seven people have died in the deadly blaze that engulfed two tourist towns in Tennessee in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The fires, which left at least 53 people injured, have destroyed hundreds of building including 700 homes. The massive flames that burned nearly 15,500 acres in Sevier County are believed to be human-caused, according to police. The Red Cross has already launched a service to try to reunite those who were separated, but the number of people missing is unknown. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the wildfires.

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