Gatlinburg After the Fire - Massive Wildfire Devastates Town

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[@brentnashville]

4 years later, I've re-watched this video. I'm glad to see that much of the area has recovered and the businesses are now doing so well.

[@travistownley8831]

Dolly Parton is an amazing woman for donating that to the people who lost their homes. God bless her.

[@TheCarpetbagger]

Travis Townley I love dolly

[@SaltyNationalist]

Just in case anyone would like to know. Here's a tidbit of information for ya. The only reason there are so many buildings left standing in town is due to the local fire company's. There main objective was to protect downtown at all costs. That is why there are still buildings left to see/be in, in town at all. Downtown is what's known as the County Seat. i.e. Gatlinburg. Most definitely give a huge amount of props to them and fire rescue workers. Meanwhile, while the homes and woods were raging on fire in the Chalet village, there was one person who kept going back through the police line and up the hill to rescue residents. He is a gentleman who owns a local taxi company there and is also a semi pro wrestler. Look him up in other videos. His first name is Vinnie. Cant remember his last name though. Also his wrestling partner was running around town telling people to get out. The fire dept. was too busy with town to even think about going up there. That's where all of the other departments came in handy. Also the Oslo? village sustained 0 damage due to the fact that they fired up the snow machines and slathered the hills with it.. One big slab of snow/ice to melt and put it out. They knew it was coming and decided it best to take that course of action.. Kudos for them.

[@meebrbey]

R Boyd +Thank you for sharing that..I have a huge amount of respect for fire fighters, fire rescue workers and first responders..words can't thank them enough..they are truly hero's

[@SaltyNationalist]

cindylou Oh so true... Cindylou.. Oh so truhoo ;)

[@SaltyNationalist]

I already know this. I am a retired fire fighter and understand that commerce comes before personal property. i.e. Downtown was saved while homes burned. And like I said. Many props to the local fire company for their efforts. And many more to the fire company's tat came in to help from all over..

[@TJ-gt1zz]

Some of these FIRE FIGHTERS lost their homes as well while they were trying to save lives and put out these FIRES. Please continue to pray for the city of Gatlinburg,TN. I truly hate that some wreckless teenagers started the fire up in the Chimney Tops. 14 people have lost their lives and these families will forever be changed by this TRAGEDY...😢

[@SaltyNationalist]

***** Look up more videos from the fire and you will eventually run across him and his buddy. Both of them are semi pro wrestlers in Tennessee. And this month they have a match scheduled and all proceeds are going to help the victims of this.

[@BrianSterowski]

Amazing how much burned down. This is better than any news coverage I saw of the town.

[@mauri213]

Your sincerity shined through in this vlog. It's obvious that you care for the general well being of the locals and are deeply affected by this tragedy. I think you handled this delicate situation extremely well. Awesome job!

[@jimkey920]

Thanks for this update. I have not been to Gatlinburg since 1979. God bless those who have lost so much.

[@myfamilymatters]

Great reporting Jacob. Your empathy and honesty is appreciated. I'm sure that you have helped to bring greater awareness, of the need for financial aid, for those residents that have lost everything. Bless you and Gatlinburg.

[@josedelarosa909]

This is horrible... My 🙏 prayers go out to the families of the 14 that passed. Thanks for sharing the footage 👍🏼

[@wandawright519]

GOD BLESS ALL THE PEOPLE IN MY HOME STATE OF TENNESSEE IN GATLINBURG SURROUNDING AREA YOUR IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS THANK YOU JACOB FOR MAKING THIS BLOG GOD BLESS YOU

[@dusty2774]

We have lost so many complete towns here in California, but I still weep when I see such things. God Bless the Firefighters!

[@halls4uall]

You have the distinction of being the ONLY Carpetbagger a burnt South would welcome. God Bless ya Man !

[@MarySFerguson]

Very heartbreaking. Thanks for going there to show the damage & the untouched. Good job.

[@kellireeves4527]

I heard Dolly Parton herself is contributing to the victims of this awful tragedy.I have so much respect for her for that....

[@kellireeves4527]

LOL!! I love it.Just watched her Christmas special too.Those who have lived hard understand...

[@batcakes4909]

But the people that worked there and rented places are not going to get money because their names are not on any titles. I posted a story about it above.

[@DominionRaids]

Bat Cakes Many places that were burned down or damaged are still paying their employees their normal wages and untouched businesses are making jobs for those who need them.

[@batcakes4909]

But where are those people living now that the apartments they were living in were burnt to the ground? That is what I was getting at. You should read the story I posted below about it.

[@DominionRaids]

Bat Cakes most of them are living in the hotels that haven't burnt , temporary housing/shelter , or with family or with strangers who have opened there homes to them. If the article says anything different then maybe you should ask a person from the area because you can't believe everything posted in newspapers or the on the internet. There are very few people left without homes aka a place to stay until they rebuild. Rebuilding is starting off slow due to the vast amount of insurance claims going through at the same time. And those that didn't have insurance and can't afford to rebuild there are some fundraisers to either help them start rebuilding or to find a new place.

[@marisadolphin]

I am a resident of gatlinburg, and still to this day it is heartbreaking watching this! I was one of the lucky few to keep their home but I was very close to losing it! I can still recall that night and how horrified I was leaving my home and trying to escape while all this is going on! I just want to say that I still have all those who were affected in my heart! And even those who are still looking for a place to call home! God bless you guys and we will always remain mountain strong!

[@shootisttx15]

One of my favorite places, too. My dad and I have visited there many times. People there will rebuild. They are friendly, kind, and tough.

[@ambivalent1]

The boys were hiking on the Chimney Tops trail in the park on Nov. 23 and tossing lit matches onto the ground around the trail, the sources said. A hiker unwittingly captured an image of the boys walking away from the trail with smoke in the background, and the teenagers' clothing helped authorities identify them, according to sources.

[@starphase1623]

Pink So are the bastards locked up.?And made to pay restitution for all the damage that THEY CAUSED?

[@ambivalent1]

patriot one i answered that long complicated ending in the comment below

[@Bmizzzle1]

patriot one, how are a couple of lower class, teenage punks going to pay back $20 billion?, 14 human lives, and thousands of creatures lives???

[@starphase1623]

John Doe Well, perhaps justice can be served by placing them in the town square, and setting them on fire. Works for me.

[@brittanybrennan8238]

Pink Do you have a link I could read more about this I was wondering how the fire started

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Just being there and seeing this destruction will forever be in my memories. GREAT VLOG!!! Thanks Jacob!!

[@sonconato9480]

Thank you for giving an update on this tragic event. Even though many things were lost, it is nice to see what is still left.

[@AimlessAdventuresVlog]

My heart is heavy for the folks effected by this wicked act of arson. That area of Tennessee holds a special place in my heart. I can't wait to return to those beautiful mountains again.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you for capturing Jacob

[@fdmackey3666]

My heart broke when, via your video, it was confirmed that the first motel that my family stayed at in Gatlinburg back in the 1960s burned to the ground. In another, local to Gatlinburg, provider's video I saw the SECOND family owned motel we stayed in several years later AND that I stayed in as an adult in the 199os had also burned to the ground. I hope with all my heart that those responsible for setting the fires will be punished for the crimes of arson and murder.

[@Dave_Boyer]

Still unbelievable, I've been to Gatlinburg twice, it's such an amazing place, and such a tourist trap. I love it!

[@hipnautic2067]

thank you Jacob for showing this horrible devastation with such deep respect, I have watched so many of you and ATW vlogs from Gatlinburg, so I knew you two would be able to cover this terrible disaster with complete regard for the city and the people... stay safe in your travels...

[@DaFishmonger574]

Wow, I tried to hold it in, but seeing a massive part of my childhood destroyed had me weeping openly by the 8 minute mark. Thanks for answering many of the questions I had about the fire and what was affected.

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

Shout out to all the awesome fire fighters and other first responders that helped during the fires! HERO'S!!!

[@greghickman9859]

My wife and I have went there for years...YOU ARE NO GHOUL. Just someone that loves the area as much as we do, I can tell in your voice you HAVE all the right reasons in your heart to post this. GREAT WORK. If you go back can you get some video of The Westgate Resorts we own/owned there and have heard from them it really got hit. THANKS AGAIN

[@ShredTactix]

Thanks for respectfully covering this, Jacob. We're heading up next week. Gatlinburg is our home away from home.

[@michaelmarini3123]

I have tried to watch this video many times and it has taken me over a year to finally see it... My broken heart...

[@OMGBEKKAG]

So very tragic, praying for all those affected. You got some amazing and heartbreaking footage thank you for sharing

[@harrietwalton3314]

My sister & I have played miniature golf at the Hillbilly Golf business!! It is so much fun! Love it!!

[@heathercopeland8090]

Gut wrenching!! I'm glad you went up to show us how bad it truly was. Those poor people!!

[@xc0denamekidnxtdoorx448]

I live 10 to 15 minutes away from Gatlinburg and one of our homes are burnt down cause we own a cabin up their and it was very hard for me and my family and schools people and everyone is still raising money.Thank you to all who are helping raising money for my home town.And a big thank you to the fire men and the people who risked their lives for my home town.

[@kathywoodrum7044]

Thank you for making this video. People who watch your VLOG know how much Gatlinberg means to you.

[@sylviajones3249]

Thank you so much for this video. It is a tragedy that I can forget so quickly. Everyone needs to continue to pray for this community. And yes, definitely people do need to go to Gatlinburg and support these folks if possible. Bless you for posting this.

[@ruthiek5340]

This is one of my most favorite places to visit. When this happened, I was so saddened. Your video really hits home. Thank you for all you do! Your channel is amazing :)

[@extremeenduro1560]

Great video Carpetbagger. Our hearts and prayers have been with Gatlinburg since day one. I love Gatlinburg and renting a cabin in the woods.

[@jameslangan788]

THANK YOU FOR EXCELLENT REPORT

[@alh4304]

Great to see the area has recovered, and great reporting buddy, very informational and gave proper context with emotions. You should be a reporter

[@ku6479]

Thank you for sharing. My wife and I got married in Gatlinburg back in August and this really hit home for us. We appreciate you updating all of us on what has happened there. Keep up the good work.

[@DCFixxer]

Hope and Prayers for a speedy recovery for Gatlinburg - one of my very favorite tourist towns!

[@Mimi-bx8zm]

I know this is years old, but I want to say your concern and care cane through very well. So many videos are just ghoulish gawker's, but yours had a different tone that is appreciated. Thank you.

[@thervers2140]

Thank you Great report. Wish we had news reporters half as good as you.

[@crystalwallace2175]

Jacob, thank you so much for this video. You've answered so many questions my family had regarding what was damaged or destroyed by the fires. I've visited this area since I was a kid and it really breaks my heart knowing someone could be so hateful to do such a thing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those who loss loved ones and those affected.

[@beyondgatlinburg6473]

This is my home! 4 years later I'm still devastated, my life has not been right since 11/28/16 I have PTSD now. Watching this video brings back memories of a horrific night, I know the untold stories. I thank God everyday that I made it through this night. And I know people that did not make it and I miss them people so much. Gatlinburg will never be the same again not the Gatlinburg that I know. My soul will be scarred forever

[@NurseHensley]

Thanks for posting this vlog. The fire in Gatlinburg really was heartbreaking for me because of all the memories of past vacations and thinking about all the lives and jobs lost. Continuing to pray for the people of Gatlinburg.

[@LadyJancine]

Sincerest thanks for going and sharing this footage. My husband and I love this place so much and had our first vacation here. It breaks my heart to see so much devastation but I am so glad to see so much remaining as well. ♡ Much love to the folks.

[@kmoxpenguingmailcom-nz3uh]

I live in Knoxville and it is so sad. All those poor people. I think of how much they've lost. Not everyone can afford insurance. Dolly Parton never forgot where she came from and is truly a National Treasure!

[@bobp9512]

Now there is another problem... It's A Metal Scrappers dream! I am most positive the Police is VERY busy... Busting illegal scrappers! 24/7! Jacob you did an amazing job ! The 2 phone booths.... one fine one next to it BURT! Words can't describe it!

[@skaluv]

Good video, you came off very respectful.

[@motorman7976]

Just returned from Gatlinburg this week, they have cleaned up a lot of the burnt things, and there were very many people there. Still fun, still the best vacation spot. Ever. Thanks for the video.

[@lindanicholson7480]

Thanks for the update. My heart goes out to the community.

[@tracybates2285]

Thank you for showing this town and damage. I will holiday there in the near future to support them.

[@t.r.7953]

I'm so sad....sure feel sorry for their loss....God bless you all.....

[@Muadib395]

Thank you for showing this. My heart aches for Gatlinburg and Pigeon forge and everyone else affected.

[@ConservativeCoinCollector]

I'm in Gatlinburg right now and they have fully recovered from that fire. It's amazing how much damage that fire did and driving through yesterday you never would have known.

[@biohazardshrimp]

What’s awesome is how the town bounces back. A couple days after the fire and they are back at entertaining tourist. My wife and I went there last weekend and there is very little traces of the fire. The trees are even bouncing back.

[@tomluvsshe]

Great commentary! I can feel your concern and sincerity in your voice. Thanks for sharing!

[@suzieq1218]

Thanks for the video. Been to Gatlinburg several times and have always loved it. It's so upsetting to see all of this devastation. Perhaps you can visit again in a few months to show us how the rebuilding process is going. Thanks again for keeping us in the loop. Take care.

[@frankieinnyc657]

Thank you Jacob for investing the time to make this video.

[@curoimacdaire3630]

I think the emotional connection you have with this place really shows in your footage, and elevates this beyond a simple entertainment. It's a respectful take on this tragic event. Thanks for doing this...I'm sure it wasn't fun.

[@lissachocolate]

Thank you for the video. I appreciate how respectful you were and the info you shared. It is horrifying how just ash is left of so many places, that people lost everything. I had heard Dolly Parton was helping but was unaware of the extent of her generosity.

[@jaxbookcomments4001]

Thank you for going and showing the damage. It breaks my heart that so many lost their homes and their lives because someone was bored. I'm just glad that the firefighters and other emergency workers were able to help and prevent more damage.

[@mountaingator001]

The best video of the aftermath of the Gatlinburg fires. GOOD JOB!!

[@bartwieden]

On family vacation in Gatlinburg. Amazing how in August 2017 how the area has bounced back. Beautiful area so glad we came!

[@poisonedbylife6734]

i knew miss, pam i do hope they find her she was the most wonderful person in the world and loved everyone and so sweet. i am having a hard time dealing with this and hope to get up there soon .

[@jenniferfreeman8075]

The restaurant that was burnt out between 3:29 - 3:50 was The Mountain Lodge. I've eaten there sooo many times. My sister doesn't live too far from here. Her house was spared. Thank you for this video.

[@KokoKrochet]

my grandparents were in this fire. they drove out of gatlinburg with a branch through their wind shield and clothes burning on their bodies. we are blessed they made it out alive

[@t.j.mckenna8263]

Have seen you a few times with THE WOOOOOOOOOOOO. Decided to check you out. This was the perfect one to be introduced to new viewers. I think you handled it well with MUCH respect. Documenting a disaster is not ghoulish nor in bad taste. It SHOULD be done and also in the way that you did it. I subscribed. Thanks.

[@shawnduffy8026]

Devastating- thanks for update from Gatlinburg

[@elainebundy5038]

I used to live and worked in GATLINBURG. I worked at OBER GATLINBURG. I had a birthday meal at THE ALAMO STEAK HOUSE at one point GATLINBURG is so precious to me so many wonderful memories. Thank u DOLLY PARTON for helping re building GATLINBURG

[@kathywoodrum7044]

Reaching out to your viewers can help find ways to support the town in any way they can.

[@christinestange4813]

Thorough yet respective documentation of the area after the wildfire. I subscribed. 👍

[@Zombie-adventures]

Excellent coverage of the fire damage. I am glad to see that the businesses are back open and the strip looks okay. I saw somewhere that the mysterious mansion had previously installed a bunch of lawn sprinklers around the house and turned them on when the fire got close. Must have helped save the place.

[@goldenera4ever]

I live 300 miles away and this devastates even me so I can't imagine what the folks directly affected by this tragedy is going through. First and foremost my heart goes out to the families and friends of the 14 people lost and to all those who lost homes and businesses. Secondly the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area means so much to so many and to see these beautiful mountains burned and the destruction really saddens me. I'm 44 and my memories go back to when I was 12. I know in time these people will rebuild and the mountains will recover and my family and I definitely plan on doing our small, minute part in helping make that happen by visiting multiple times this year. The tourists still need to come. God bless this entire area.

[@IndependentMind115]

Thank you, Carpetbagger, for showing how much damage there was. I've not been back since the fire, and was worried sick during the whole thing. Breaks my heart to see so much damage, so many traditional stops completely ruined. You're a trooper! Thanks for the insight!

[@carlameyer4203]

Thank you for the respect you have shown in this video. I didn't feel that you were gawking at all. I grew up going to Gatlinburg so much so that I know all the back ways between the cities and have many friends that live in the area. Prayers continue to be with the town folks... I can't imagine.

[@MrLuckydog15100]

Thanks for the update Jacob,we visit Gatlinburg yearly and I was concerned about our home away from home during at least one week during the summer.

[@hike2024]

I really appreciate your video. We go to Gatlinburg every year, and in fact we were there the week of November 14-20, just days before this happened. We were devastated to see the videos and news as this was happening. My prayers go out to those who lost loved ones and to so many who lost their homes and property. I can tell you for sure, we'll be back for our annual trip next year. I believe Gatlinburg will recover, it is a loving community with great people. We look forward to coming back next year. May God bless the great folks of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area.

[@terridaniel4132]

Carpetbagger, I have not "met" you or known of your videos until today. I normally don't look at YT unless I'm trying to figure out how to do something. I don't really know how I got here except that I have been researching recently the fires of Nov. '16 and found a video about Fun Mountain which I cannot place even when it was operational. Nonetheless, just know that I feel fortunate that I came upon this video. I am a long-time visitor to Gatlinburg since childhood, the early 70's. My parents took us to PC Beach in the summer and to G'Burg in the Fall or Winter.When I got married, I introduced my husband and subsequently our children to Gatlinburg. I cannot express how deeply appreciative I am of this video. There may be others but the info I was getting from news outlets was lousy in providing the info I was looking for. I have always felt a personal connection with Gatlinburg, the town, the back roads, shortcuts. I always felt like I was back in a simpler time where I could really appreciate the beauty of nature, the quiet, wildlife, the life of the settlers, and traditions of the people. A place to truly rest my mind. I cried and cried the night of the fires. Watching the news, I felt hopeless at the prospect of what was to come. All of the thousands of pictures in my house of the sky lift, Halloween pumpkins in the Village, Christmas parades, my skiing for the first time on a 9th grade field trip, my sons snowboarding for the first time, wading in Little Pigeon River, and building a snowman, putting it on top of my father's car and driving through the town. The burned out building at 15:40 was the Riverhouse Motor Lodge, our favorite place to stay since childhood. I recently learned of its demise and couldn't believe that this happened being so close to the town. I could be mistaken and correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the "castle" was situated high on the mountain somewhat behind what used to be Howard Johnson's.This is going way back, but as kids and teens, we use to walk up to that home and investigate because we had never seen anything like it. I always said I would live there one day LOL. Please do not question yourself or your authenticity regarding the making of your video. I know my comments will be terribly uninteresting to others reading here, But I took everything you said exactly as it was meant because I could feel your sincerity and sadness at the events that happened to a special place that actually connects you and me and millions of others who have stories to tell. This video was respectfully done and helped me learn a great deal of the tragedy since I haven't been able to get back there in a couple of years due to job losses. You gave better, more informative, personally-felt info than any news accounts I've read. This means more to most folks - someone who is willing to give of his time so that those who can't be there can still be kept up-to-date. A job well done. Prayers are with those who lost lives and property. God will renew your spirits and His Great Smoky Mountains!

[@kevinskonieczny7708]

Not to bring painful memories back up two years later, but just got home from a few days in Gatlinburg. Stayed at the Summit Mountain Top. That area was badly hit, but you see very little evidence. My real reason for posting this was to give an heart felt thank you to the GFD and I will assume surrounding fire crews who saved likely countless lives and this beautiful an amazing town. I am 42 yrs old and have been going there since I was a little child. God bless the first responders and the people who lost lives and property.

[@ginalola6354]

Thank you for sharing this with us. This is so awful. Unimaginable.

[@theinquisitor18]

I live in Newport 34 miles from Gatlinburg. I grew up going to Gatlinburg and doing so much.

[@suzannehastings8182]

This is just heart-breaking. We had some horrible wild fires in CA. My heart just goes out to these people!

[@JD-dq8zn]

This is just astonishing and so tragic. Thank you for documenting this event.

[@timdaugherty5921]

I saw me in your video!!!! I lost my home and my 2 dogs sadly. Was announced two teens set the fires.

[@nktigger99]

Tim Daugherty I am so sorry about your fur babies...

[@alradseltus]

Tim my heart & thoughts go with you in your tragic loss. No one can truly know what your feeling unless theve actually been thru it.. Im praying for amazing things to come your way & bigger Blessings .Hugs from duncan Oklahoma. Darla Suttles

[@mom2huskies]

Tim I am so sorry this happened to you. I am praying for you. The teens who set the fire deserve to spend the rest of their life in prison.

[@aprillockabyradford3679]

so sorry for your loss. that is horrible!

[@icebarefoxy]

Tim Daugherty im so sorry its also hard u lost ur 2 dogs and home hope u get back on track and get 2 new dogs atleast for the lost of urs i justdont understand ppl who want to do this.

[@henrys3629]

I hate hoaxes. Wonder if those children who started it have 8 bazillion to cover the damages.

[@bethwaltz2607]

Thanks for making this trip, Jacob. It's good to hear that "the heart of Gatlinburg did not burn."

[@krisluvsutube2684]

Thank you The Carpetbagger. I went to Gatlinburg many years ago. Its sad to see this kind of destruction. I watched that video you mentioned with the guy driving through the fire and it was the scariest thing I've ever seen.

[@GBraidi78]

I went to Gatlinburg in 2006 and man I loved it so much. Very beautiful city and the people are nice, it saddened me when I heard about this fire and the fact people lost their lives because of these kids. I hope the people of Gatlinburg will recover soon.

[@theresamorris2303]

Thank you Carpetbagger for a well done video of the areas of destruction in Gatlinburg. We are very fond of the area and visit sometime a couple of times a year, we were married there 24 years ago this coming March. Unfortunately, the pastor that married us, Ed Taylor, was a victim of the fires. Thank you again for your video, keep up the good work!

[@TM-bw3fy]

A year later in Gatlinburg; It actually wasn’t a wildfire. It was caused by kids who couldn’t put a fire out so they ran away and just left it to spread without calling anyone.

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

I lost 3 timeshare units high up on the mountain at Westgate. But many, including Westgate employees, lost their one and only home. Worse still, at least 14 lives were lost (in one family, 4 out of 5 died!!!) in this unspeakable tragedy. The BEST thing we can do, besides giving of our time, talents, and what money we can give, is to KEEP COMING BACK to Gatlinburg! Support the lovely town that has given us so many years of pleasure! Don't let them down!

[@TheCarpetbagger]

+gomphrena I agree, Gatlinburg is still there and people should support it by visiting

[@GoinSomewhereElse]

Thank you for sharing this. Devastating scenes. Gatlinburg strong!

[@verylighthopper3113]

This town is in an amazing part of the country. Such a sad thing to be happening, especially to these nice people. I have many fond memories of this area as do so many other people.

[@aprilbeckler4027]

This is my home town this truly breaks my heart Pam was like a grandma to me she was my first baby sitter n my dad's sister .she will be so truly missed . This is the hardest thing ever is to see ur home town in flames 😭

[@kp1884]

I was there during the fires. My family was in Gatlinburg on a trip. We were going to our cabin and about halfway there we saw smoke on a mountain. We thought it was someone having a barbecue. When we got closer to our cabin, we could feel heat. We saw that a hill was blazing. We got to our cabin, packed everything, and booked it. It was the most terrifying experience I've ever had in my life.

[@Pack.Leader]

Thank you so much for this video. You did a great job. So sorry for those who were affected by that fire and have to come back from the devastation. God bless Dolly and all those who are helping them to recover. This was the first video I've ever seen of yours. Again, thank you.

[@funshineflorida20]

Thank you. I have been there so many times. GOD BLESS.

[@kevinhansford1620]

I'm supporting Gatlinburg I'm here for the weekend with my fiancé and soon to be inlaws. I've been coming here since I was a baby it's like home to me and it always will be.

[@Idolmakercat]

Thank you Jacob for the update video. You could make a wonderful news reporter.