Help From Local Fire Stations

Multiple local fire crews are now in Sevier County to help firefighters battle a wildfire that grew to 1,000 acres in size Wednesday night. So far, 35 structures had been impacted, according to the Sevier County Emergency Management Agency. Mandatory evacuations are ongoing in the region.Crews from Kingsport, Sullivan County, Unicoi County, Hawkins County, and Carter County are among those assisting firefighters in Sevier County.