FIRE IN GATLINBURG |Early Morning Blaze, Total Losses For Downtown Businesses| PUCKERS, CHINA BAZAAR

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

The affected building is the Puckers, China Bazaar, Cafe 420, Dixie Corner, Simply Southern, building. Close call for the historic Gatlinburg Inn this morning. Thoughts going out to anyone involved and kudos to the hard work of our area first responders.

[@jaclyn4572]

Also Dixie corner, no one is acknowledging that, simply southern

[@jaclyn4572]

Dixie corner as well, I work there , we lost everything

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

What about the happy hippie lane did that make it was at the other side of the plaza? They were very lucky that the winds cooperated and didn't blow all over the place anything could have been susceptible to those Sparks and embers that was a big blaze. I saw Will and Dawn were there live streaming too.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

@@jaclyn4572 hopefully you have insurance to cover that's the main thing anymore got to have it too risky without it

[@carolbabb7875]

@@jaclyn4572 I feel for you and the other workers affected. Things are hard enough without being out of work. I hope the area takes care of you all.

[@oshtoolman]

Kudo's to the guy doing the video. All the shots were steady, no unnecessary panning around, all short pans were slow (otherwise you get sick to the tummy), zooming in/out was minimal. Very well done and a pleasure to watch for such an unfortunate event.

[@lawrestler]

I agree. So many of these videos spend half the time panning up to show smoke in the sky.

[@DonnyHooterHoot]

LOL!!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Appreciate the kind words. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@robingastonia9192]

Wow, a very bad fire. It is amazing to see how fast the roof caught on fire in the other building. It is sad to see a fire especially in downtown Gatlinburg. I hope everyone got out ok and there were no injuries. Thanks for posting. Prayers for those affected businesses.

[@fatnstupidstreams5959]

It's been really dry here the past week.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Lost a historic structure to this fire. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@evafoster4814]

It's so sad Gatlinburg Tennessee has been through so much. My prayer go out to everyone involved in this fire.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Agreed. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@Julie-ms9ss]

Thank you for a respectful video regarding the fires. Sorry for all the people who lost their businesses and employment. ♥️

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️ 🙏

[@lynnelovett8999]

I pray all are safe and got out. Prayers for all affected by these fires.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

They actually contained it to the building, thankfully. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@edwardairborne6954]

Gatlinburg holds so many Childhood memories for me… it was my Father’s place he like to go to and relax… I can remember when that Mall was built… anything destruction to that town erases so many of my Childhood experiences…prayers for the firefighters and first responders and Thank You for the video.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

So many can surely relate to this story. Thank you for sharing.

[@christinawhite7218]

My prayers go out to everyone involved hope everyone in area of fire is alright.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

we were there covering it live for 5 1/2 hours, we never expected it to last that long, God bless our firefighters and the restaurants who fed them

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Agreed. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@stacymiller7873]

Thank you for the footage. I’m so sorry for the businesses loss. Praying for all involved.🙏🏼

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️ thank you Stacy

[@rebeccacheshire7816]

I just left out Friday morning from my Gatlinburg trip. I had never been before last week. My heart goes out to those affected.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@marknesselhaus4376]

Between this video and a couple of others, this is more information than what the local news is reporting today. Thank you for taking the time to record this.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@Mom2boys-2]

Prayers from Texas for everyone involved and for the safety of all.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Appreciate it. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@stacie1197]

I live in the area. Rumor has it that unfortunately, one of our less fortunate locals was in one of the abandoned spaces and started a fire to keep warm. They believe he fell asleep and his fire got out of control. He did lose his life. This is so heartbreaking.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

We live in Gatlinburg as well that’s sad to hear

[@terriarsenault5345]

So sad. We were recently there. Which businesses were effected?

[@stacie1197]

4 in total Puckers grill, Cafe 420, Gifts of Gburg and the China bazaar.

[@tohm61]

Eric thanks for bringing us the sad news in Gatlinburg, prayers for all involved

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching Tim

[@sharonwhiteley6510]

Prayers for those affected. A huge thanks for all first responders

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Agreed. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@cindyboard7816]

So terrible to see this hit these businesses and Gatlinburg!!!! Prayers for everyone involved!!🙏

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Agreed. Thanks so much Cindy.

[@petsnaturetv1690]

They don't want people go there in Thanksgiving vacation. They want people stay home

[@aprilbaxter2578]

OMG! I hope everyone is safe. Prayers to all affected.

[@maryjemison1101]

Prayers 🙏

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@Amyco3167]

That’s sad. Gatlinburg residents have seen enough fires to last them forever. Prayers for all affected.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

For sure. Since we moved here 17 months ago we’ve already experienced two. Thanks for watching.

[@Chellees]

Oh! My Goodness!! How heartbreaking!! Sending so much love and prayers to all effected!!❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@RhondaA]

Omg, so horrible. Prayers for all affected. Thankfully they were able to contain it so it didn't take out the entire downtown. Eric glad you are safe.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️ 🙏

[@sandyhartman2310]

God Bless those Fire Fighters! So very sorry for those who lost their businesses! Praying it is restored even better! Great footage, thank you for letting us know about this! 🙏❤️🙏

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Appreciate it. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@scotstephens8529]

So sorry to see that…Hope everyone involved is okay…thank you for keeping everyone updated…

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments. It was sad to see.

[@juniorclemons3638]

So sad. Thanks to the hard working firemen trying to contain this. Also, I now know to get up and drive in to Gatlinburg at 6 in the morning. I never saw so few cars on the road as you were driving in, usually bumper to bumper traffic.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

100%! BIG THANKS! Yes, early morning is an especially great time to experience Gatlinburg. Love the early morning serenity here. Thanks for watching!

[@QueenBDreamwalker]

Gratitude for sharing i knew the roads so well on your way over what happened?! Prayers for All Souls concerned in my Beloved Smoky Mountains & Communities in the area 😢🙏🏾🪶💜

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@dhigdon0629]

So sad. Gatlinburg has suffered so much the past few years. So Thankful the awesome fire department got it under control and it isn’t any worse. Thanks For Sharing

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Definitely had a rough run recently but a very resilient town and people. Thanks as always!

[@frostedflakes6953]

It’s crazy how loud pass alarms are especially since throughout the video you can hear them and thankfully firefighters have them it’s like a spirit in the dark to help you to safety

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Very well stated. The valley also makes for great acoustics. thanks so much for watching!

[@knivesgunfights526]

That is a terrible situation for Gatlinburg. It is a really nice place. Hoping no one injured or killed. BTW, thank y'all for stopping short of the scene to video this. Some would have tried to get right down to the scene....for added drama! All that would have done is make problems for the Firefighters and Police Officers who responded. You have done well with this, and shown great integrity.

[@francesb5004]

😢

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

So true

[@jpocketvnext]

Very sad to see this. I hope everyone is okay. 🙏🏻❤️

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Same. Still waiting for some word on it. Thanks so much for watching.

[@jerryumfress9030]

We've been traveling to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville for 46 years now, and it pains me to see this happen. I've heard that there was one death...so sad

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

There was one death and an injury so sad

[@sonyaklaver8272]

WOW, glad you stayed back. No judgement, but you would think Gatlinburg/PF would have more fire stations nearby. Prayers to all. 🙏🙏🙏

[@mjgpmg]

Unfortunately most of those departments are Paid on call or volunteer fire department that covers a lot of area

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Should never get too close in a situation like that. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@chrisfoster6272]

Man that's a big fire! Hope everyone is safe!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Sadly one fatality. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@patevans3709]

Prayers for all of these owners, families, friends, and visitors. MANY of these businesses were destroyed in the massive forest fire that caused extensive damage in Gatlinburg and Sevier County just a few years ago--November 28, 2016. Several are under construction or have not been able to rebuild.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

So true

[@PrismRisen]

Tough to "like" this video, but well done to the video operator for capturing this awful tragedy in a professional manner. So, this was a Sunday morning, minimal street traffic and business occupancy. Hope no one was injured. Fortunate that the wind wasn't high. Kudos to the the firefighters. This video will likely be of high interest in professional firefighting training courses.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Appreciate the kind words. Low wind helped this situation. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@kayebyrd7783]

So glad they were able to save the Gatlinburg Inn! Prayerss for the firefighters and all the businesses

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

They got so lucky there

[@Roger_Rabbit_Adventures]

WoW! So sad. Certainly hope everybody made it out ok!! Definitely a good thing it wasn't windy!!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Sadly, there was one life lost in the fire. Thanks for watching.

[@Roger_Rabbit_Adventures]

@@SmokyMountainFamily yes, I did read that. Thanks for responding. Love the Smokey Mountains, but not that kinda smokey!

[@judithtucker3239]

Thank you for covering this. So sorry the fire happened. Just left Gatlingburg on Friday and had a great time.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Glad you had a great vacation Judith

[@343jwright5]

Outstanding job by all the local firefighters. That 🔥 appears to have been a total loss from GO. Great job on protecting the exposures and for not letting this be worse than it sadly is. Prayers to all the business owners and locals involved. 🚓🚑🚒 💔 Gatlinburg 💪

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

🙏

[@dynjarren5454]

I live here and I'll tell you now since 2016, the word fire and Gatlinburg in the same sentence will our attention quick

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

For sure. since we moved to Gatlinburg in 2021 we've been evacuated and witnessed three fires.Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments. It was sad to see.

[@gardenmatic8185]

Thank you for the excellent footage . So sad, such a loved city by millions of people. And hope nobody 4 legs or 2, was hurt!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Unfortunately 1 was killed and one was injured. Thanks for watching we appreciate you

[@gardenmatic8185]

@@SmokyMountainFamily 🙏

[@coolruehle]

THANK YOU FOR NOT SHOOTING VIDEO VERTICALLY. I left Gatlinburg last Tuesday at noon, a week ago. Walked by China Bazaar, saw many people eating and drinking at Puckers. So strange to see this.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

You're welcome, but we never shoot anything vertically. Makes you realize the temporary nature of just about everything. Sad to see it go. Thanks for watching!

[@robertclem3325]

So sad, thanks guys for posting. Hopefully everyone is ok.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Hopefully so. Thanks as always Robert!

[@osos131]

First time I see your city. And it's just beautiful. Really sad about the fire. Thank you for your respectful comments.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@olafpamela]

😲😥🙁😔🙏💔 Hoping all the police 🚔 and firefighters 🚒 🔥 are staying safe.🙏😔 Thanks for sharing your views of the fire 🔥 😔💔

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

🙏

[@CornbreadOracle]

Amazing no one was hurt. I was just there Friday and it was crowded. Can only imagine how crowded it was through the weekend. God bless.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Sadly there was a life lost. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@edloeffler9769]

It looks like they needed much more help than what they had. Maybe no more was available.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@kencramer1697]

Wow! We just visited there this past May. Hope everyone is ok.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Sadly one fatality. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@chadcrawford1502]

The one i remember in Ober Gatlinburg was Chalet Village when the whole mountain burnt i think in 2016. 80mph winds

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

First t hing I thought when I saw the smoke. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@jedironin380]

We arrived from Ohio on Sunday afternoon, could not understand why it took us an hour to get down the hill in to town. Have since learned a lot about the fire. The poor man who died was a former attorney and known by many of the locals. Sound like he was a nice guy who fell on hard times.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Sad stuff. A lot of families without work now. Thanks for watching.

[@amyohl5037]

So sorry for everyone. Prayers for safety to all.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

🙏

[@susancarden749]

Wow such a large complex on fire, hope the workers and fire crews are all safe.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Sadly there was a fatality. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@vickieengland7947]

Thanks for sharing the video Eric. So sad to see this when things like this happens. Just hope no one is hurt and they save Gatlinburg Inn.🙏🙏

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments. It was sad to see.

[@jessiehaislet3625]

My nephew is probably one of the fire fighters there. Praying for him and all!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

🙏

[@kathyweaver3251]

Just seeing the heavy smoke must have scared many residents! Hope all involved are safe including all of the fire fighters tackling this massive fire. Stay safe all!!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Absolutely. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@lauriepoole6353]

Thank you Eric for your coverage! So sad for all the businesses involved. Prayers for all! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@suzylarry1]

I think you have the greatest view that the time of this raging fire. All the other videos show the after fact of . Thanks for you footage ! Boy I hate seeing good blaces burn down , but boy , you have the foot !

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Appreciate it. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@taylormade9693]

Sad all your hard work and it goes up in flames! I pray no one was injured or anything. Firefighters looked like they did all they could. Blesstings!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Sadly there was one fatality. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

Gatlinburg is such a beautiful Town my prayers to any and all that lost property in this fire

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments. It was sad to see.

[@phughesphoto]

Your video is overlooking The Edgewater Hotel. To the Left is River Terrace and then Ripley’s Aquarium all on the back River Road.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Yea

[@WeReviewU]

We're local to the Smokies too! Another fire in our area hits us all right in the heart with so many memories. Thanks for the video and maybe we will run into you guys sometime.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Can definitely understand that. We were evacuated during the last round. For sure give us a shout if you see us around! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jbinthehills]

This is so sad. The firefighters did a great job keeping the fire from Spreading.😎😎

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

So glad it was contained. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@RyanDWilliamson]

We're here in Gatlinburg at the Margaritaville Resort. We started hearing sirens early this morning, and could smell it, and see the smoke, but could not see it from our room. From what we saw on the news tonight the Parkway will stay closed until the building can be demolished. I would presume to keep it from falling and injuring people. If there's anything we know about the people that live and work here, they are very resilient. They will rebuild, and quickly. Our thoughts and prayers are with the owners of the businesses, and the employees that are now out of work. #GatlinburgStrong

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Very resilient, well stated.Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@ohioadventurists3704]

We been watching this all morning on Facebook. GLAD you got some footage of it thank you. Hope all is safe!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments. It was sad to see.

[@Bongwell420]

Wow how terrible my family just left after spending the week there. Great place and pray everyone is safe

[@olgamoraru7306]

So sad. I was there last year. I like this place. May God keeps them safe

[@Bongwell420]

@@olgamoraru7306 Yes I live in North Carolina and just love Tennessee I think its a much better state that North Carolina, driving the roads alone will remind your not in Tennessee no more

[@plasticflashlight3039]

@@Bongwell420 I live on the panhandle of Florida but have family in the Smokies and would love to live there. Also I have family in Greensboro NC, y'all have it good up there. I'm tired of looking at the beach lol.

[@Bongwell420]

@@plasticflashlight3039 Honestly I am from Michigan and transplanted here 20 years ago and I agree the mountains are so beautiful. I am from the flat lands and just fell in love with the views here. Tennessee is very beautiful as well and honestly what ever they are doing keep doing it because this will be a little sit back. Come on down Matt there is room for everybody

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Sad to see. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@lindacaldwell6251]

OMGOD. THAT'S TERRIBLE!! Prayers that everyone is ok!!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️

[@mistysissell9467]

🙏 that everyone got out safely.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Sadly. one fatality. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@StokesMusicStudiosOnline]

Just yesterday I saw a video where a street preacher in Gatlinburg was shut down by the police. Passers-by mocked and laughed at the preacher. One person shouted hail Satan. I was shocked. What a crazy world. Prayers for Gatlinburg

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching

[@ms.tep_]

So glad they got the fire put out before it spread. Prayers for all!🙏

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@michaelray5660]

That was so sad to see. Totally lost building's due to fire and many job's lost up in smoke.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Even tho it could have been worse it is still really bad for some. Thanks as always Michael.

[@j.b.3894]

Wow!!,,,just there Friday. Visiting from Texas. Hope everyone is ok.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@FamousFiveAmos]

Great coverage! Just got into gatlinburg the back way. The building was still smoking! Parkway still closed off

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Sad to see.Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@lindaiannaccone2166]

Amazing coverage Eric, pray everyone is ok.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks Linda ❤️

[@jessicataylor5898]

Wow what is up with Gatlinburg and these fires??? I love that town! Sending prayers!

[@jeffhagerman2905]

@jessica taylor I don't live in the Gatlinburg area. What do you mean by "these fires"? There's been quite a few?

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@sharonwilson2450]

Oh so sad to see this! We just visited Gatlinburg in September and can't wait to go back. Do you know what businesses were lost?

[@sharonwilson2450]

Just saw your answer below. Prayers to all!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

It was so sad to watch. Can't imagine what it would have been like if we moved here in 2016. Thanks as always!

[@jenniferhise2494]

So sad! We visit Puckers every time we visit Gatlinburg. Prayers for everyone involved!🙏

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Definitely a favorite in town. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@susanwahl6322]

I saw a fire once that the firefighters called the fire from hell. No matter what they did they couldn’t get it out. It took forever. They did keep it from spreading.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Could have been worse for sure. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@TerraLynn-nk9eq]

Wow! So crazy and sad to see, we were just there on Monday! Thinking of all those affected by this event!

[@cabber8]

Sure looks like it was deliberate to me just like all the food facilities that have burnt to the ground recently even though they have all kind of redundancy fire safety and sprinkler systems

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️ 🙏

[@boballmendinger3799]

Such a sad affair. As others have said, the videography is excellent. You have a great voice, such a perfect, low key twang.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thank you Bob

[@aprilbaxter2578]

I can't believe the video is half through and there are still cars parked next to the hotel!

[@IrishAnnie]

No evacuation? Crazy!!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

I din't even notice as I was filming. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@mom234ever3]

Oh no!! 😮 I pray everyone is ok.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️

[@billyhillk5726]

🙏🙏 Thank you firefighters & EMS 🙏🙏

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Agreed.Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@IrishAnnie]

I can’t get over how hot the flames ran through this building….

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Was crazy to watch. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@keypenny]

Thoughts and prayers going up and coming their way ! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@pattihendry366]

We are going to Gantenburg in September, I hope that everything is rebuilt by then. How terrible for the business owners, I heard that 1 man lost his life, how sad is that?

[@bufordteejustice1119]

That's sad to see. Hopefully nobody was hurt. Just a crazy fire . Thanks for sharing

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@alanawallace849]

Oh no! My heart just sank to my stomach. Praying for all of those whose businesses were affected and major thanks to the fire department. I hope and pray everyone is ok.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Same. As soon as I saw the smoke. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@TheGrayLifewithJimPearl]

I was just passing through KZbin to get logged into KZbin Studio when I saw your thumbnail. What a sad sight to see. We so love visiting Gatlinburg. You did a great job covering this fire, and this is a sad way to find your channel. Thank so much for sharing. We will be back down there in November. Jim

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments. It was sad to see.

[@cindyluwhonelson1416]

So sad Eric. I was gone all day & saw American Meatman went live. Then I saw your video. Hope no one was hurt.....

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@EebaJo53]

My son was staying at the Gatlinburg Inn when this happened. He had just gotten married at the Skylift the day before.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Omg that would have been terrifying

[@suzannebenz8928]

I love to visit Gatlinburg!!!! So sorry for them!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Gatlinburg has proven to be resilient. Always pull together. Thanks for watching!

[@lleroy8929]

My favorite places. Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. My Wife is from the area.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️

[@luv2luv720]

Sad! Thanks 1st responders!!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@reneeseymour8368]

Your camera is so stable, so sad but thanks for the video ❣️

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much. Was just freehanding the iPhone.

[@Ponsiutube]

We were just there a few weeks ago 😢 Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️

[@lyndaclodfelter2448]

Prayers from NC

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much Lynda.

[@johnboogman8825]

From an old retired firefighter - you have to put the water on the seat of the flames if you hope to do any good. White smoke is good - dark smoke is not good. An un-maned ariel nozzle is not good - it musr have a firefighter at the nozzle to hit the flame at it's base. If I had to judge from the distance I would guess it's a total.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for your work John

[@terrymiller9824]

So sad, thoughts and prayers for all whom lost their business in the fire

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️ 🙏

[@macking104]

does the city require sprinkler systems in the buildings?

[@KenKen-ui4ny]

More then likely yes. But some of those buildings were built back when it wasn't required.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Ken answered correctly. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@edwardmiessner6502]

Looks like a couple of buildings got totally burnt. Your headline led me to believe the whole downtown was lost! 🔥🏡🔥🏦🔥🏢🔥🏡🔥🗽

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Apologies. Sadly one life was lost. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@mariannelee899]

Wow. Thank you for this footage. Just got back Friday and we were sitting on the wall in front Thurs night relaxing and soaking it the night time of Gaitlinburg. So sad.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

It was a fav place to sit for many on the strip. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.