Gatlinburg- Before and After the Fire

We look at some locations around Gatlinburg, TN both before and after the area was devastated by forest fires that killed 14 people and destroyed over 1,500 structures.

[@smkymtnguy33]

Everyone needs to know that G'burg and the area is coming back. The Alamo is back and seems to be just like it was. Great place to eat. A long way to go I'm sure, but the Smokies we all know is still the best place to go!

[@awesomeaj254]

I lived here, this was basically my home. I would always look forward to going up to gatlinburg to ride the ski lift or go to alamo or even see the mountains. Deeply saddened by this R.I.P to the people who lost their lives in this tragic event!

[@adontis66]

As one of the many fire fighters that responded to this, i can speak for all when i say these pictures don't even touch how it really was there.

[@coletanner5193]

What do you think about making every abled bodied man in Gatlinburg a firefighter. It upsets me that this had to happen and people had to just leave and let their businesses and houses burn. Gatlinburg is unique, I know everyone can list 10 reasons why this happened, but don't you think if hydrants and hoses and firemen were on the scene when it started to get out of control, this wouldn't have happened? So if all the men were trained for this, it probably wouldn't have happened. I know it's not normal and this isn't 1790's grab your gun and help the fight, but enough hydrants and water and this wouldn't have happened!

[@adontis66]

Cole Tanner For one not everyone can be a fire fighter. the experiences we go through, the things we see, smell, hear isn't something everyone is cut out for. it wouldn't have mattered how many fire fighters with tankers we had there. there were parts that you could never get an engine to, or even hoses to. the only thing that helped Gatlinburg was the wind died. without that dying out, the town would have been lost. I mean the whole town. the hydrants were taped out, so there was hardly any water to do anything with. literally it takes a 3in hose from a hydrant to an engine to fill up, with extremely high amounts of pressure. at around 4 am I could just rest my foot on the hose and cut off the water supple from the hydrant.

[@adontis66]

Cole Tanner we had over 1200 fire fighters there that night...and still we saved some structures, but the stuff that was already engulfed we couldn't save. again it wouldn't matter the number of fire fighters, because you can't put out fire that you can't reach.

[@pg1171]

It's hard to try and imagine why all of you went through that night. I suppose Dante's Inferno would be a good start. I feel for all of you who responded, and your frustration at not being able to do more. With so much happening over such a large area, it was an impossible task, but was faced with a do or die spirit. I personally think that all of you did your best, there was nothing more you could do, considering the conditions. I give all of the first responders a HUGE high five! I am from Alabama, but I love visiting the area. I am anxious to visit soon to see the recovery. Keep up the great work!

[@kasidycates4290]

Aaryn Mcbryde Me and my family had to drive out of this and o my god I'm crying right now, ashes flew on are car we ended up homeless, everything was gone

[@Diana-kc5rw]

This is heartbreaking to watch Thank you for sharing

[@TylerSmith_Wx]

each spring break my dad takes me to gatlinburg but now its gone and it feels like a part of me has died

[@pg1171]

There is still a lot left. Luckily the winds died down when they did, or else it could have been much, much worse.

[@tylerlawson4353]

The Tornado Hunter yeah me too I go every spring break

[@nono9864]

Storms Reborn yes I have family down there around pigeon forge and gatlinburg so seeing all of these things gone it's very emotional

[@keqh5757]

Storms Reborn it ain't gone i saw the ruins of one building some were untouched

[@landonscott5680]

Storms Reborn , at least piegon forge is still here

[@josephupton3601]

We are taking our first trip to Gatlinburg this weekend. I had never paid much attention to this news story before. Now I feel a real connection to this town.

[@farmgirlogle4386]

I live in sevierville which is a mile away from Gatlinburg and my whole fun and life has so many memories there I’m just glad that it didn’t burn my mawmmal’s house which is her son’s motel and that it didn’t hit the aquarium but it’s still so sad

[@outdoorlife5396]

Prayers to all those who lost their lively hoods and those who fought the fires. Special prayers for those who lost their lives. May the lives be rebuilt quickly.

[@paulmitchell5349]

Same pattern as Paradise California. Many trees unburnt,houses more pulverised than burnt.

[@SPOTLIGHTSTARZ]

I just went to Cade's Cove last weekend and saw some burnt trees and the damage behind Ripley's Aquarium...

[@devinplays7069]

My brother died in the fire I was so sad but he was working at the steaks house in could not get out cause got stuck

[@mikescarlett4704]

@@devinplays7069 So sorry for your loss, May he Rest in The Peace 🕊️ that Surpasses all Understanding 🕊️

[@GabrielGonzalez-lu7lf]

Robert E Lee motel used to be my home long time ago when I lived in Gatlinburg for 3 years.i met the owners ,even work for them.... I'm really saddened this happen to such a beautiful place ,I was all over Gatlinburg back then and know the place perfectly well,met lots of great people there and have a lot of wonderful memories..

[@keqh5757]

Gabriel Gonzalez i think i saw the ruins of it and the one at 1:23

[@lilywaters5035]

I live near Gatlinburg I grew up going to Cade's cove and hiking around the area

[@lilywaters5035]

We almost were evacuated too. It was terrifying

[@MitchGrooms]

SO SAD..

[@kasidycates4290]

Gatlinburg is wear I was born and raised Iv been to every single one of theses places, I'm crying right now

[@lindak990]

This video actually made me cry

[@mymydelilah]

I found this video by accident,watching this refreshes good times w/ my ex, enjoyed the sky lift, the trail, etc, golden memories of yesteryears in SMOKIES won't ever be forgotten..am crying now

[@gamikoylasful]

Respects from Greece

[@juicyjacob7157]

Well that was depressing

[@yooimarthur3444]

I live there and I was crying when this happened R.I.P the people who died

[@UncoordinatedPixie]

The church one. It just hurts. Churches aren't meant to be burned.

[@keqh5757]

G Scarlatti yeah and that robert e lee one

[@lynx8664]

Gatlinburg will never be the same. It was a beautiful little quaint mountain town. Now it’s like walking through a cheap carnival. Tattoo parlors liquor stores corn dogs and T-shirts hanging out on the sidewalk. It will never be the same. They must’ve needed a very quick influx of money after the fire and they sold out to anybody who could provide it. Oh, I forgot about the shops selling marijuana.😞

[@user-hx2hl1zw3w]

No wonder my friend looked at me strange when I recommended Gatlinburg. I didn't hear about this

[@jbrand7257]

considering going there to help clean up & rebuild.anybody have any info ?

[@prylosecorsomething3194]

it's crazy how the sign at the tree tops resort is untouched while everything around it is destroyed

[@coolbybys]

El Sonador is my friend’s dads restaurant and it burned down but they built a new one thank god.

[@TM-bw3fy]

We ate at the Alamo tonight 2 Years Later

[@willbergie55]

This is so sad!

[@Paradox81763]

my mom told ME 2 kids do this why Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge is my favorite place

[@PerxcyzYt915]

I live in Kentucky and it really effects me because I went to the west gates resorts and it’s sad how this happened and I went to Gatlinburg in February to the west gates resorts

[@lilqqc4363]

i live an hour and a half from here and i remember i’d walk outside and you could smell the smoke:( it was bad

[@Wisconsinlife]

Treetops is back good as new now

[@chattjedi]

Heartbreaking

[@garretteglian6944]

0:45 HOLY CRAP I STAYED AT THAT HOTEL BEFORE!😭 R.I.P

[@user-hx2hl1zw3w]

I didn't even know about this 😢

[@hihowareyou5688]

Me and my family always go there and now it's gone! Our apartment we use to stay at with a pool my papaw and cousins taught me how to swim the first time ever! Now my nanaw is in the hospital and my Papaws truck is gone we gone down there. If I could I would go back there knew more time!♡

[@lindsaydale307]

This is still saddening I grew up spending my summers there

[@landonscott5680]

My beautiful Smoky mountains, my home

[@alexbaines333]

That was so hard to watch. :(

[@meme_king6534]

I was there when this happened. Very devastating 😢

[@fenriswolf96]

I always return to Gatlinburg

[@hilarytran5948]

I am very lucky to have moved from Gatlinburg because of personal reasons a few weeks before the forest fire happened. I used to live at gate house condos and I always passed all those places whenever I would go to friends or for a jog or for pizza up at dominos. I also went to roaring forks baptist church. I always walked up there for church. Luckily my friends and their families are safe. some of their houses burned down though.

[@atzlvs]

I left from vacation the day it started it was like a second home to me

[@sarahgracech6422]

This happened a year ago on this day it's very sad I live in Tennessee luckily I did not lose my home but sadly many people did

[@docbrown6550]

We heard some teenagers started the fire, and if that is true were they ever prosecuted? Or did they find out who started the fire and were they prosecuted.?

[@denisesteeves1188]

im still terrified that they found a bible page on fire in dollywood

[@roselanemable3141]

So Sad😓

[@nikkinicklus7587]

What is the name of this song? Church is extremely sad😥that is God's home and its just gone. Not right

[@tennesseevol4everbriscoe280]

very sad this happened, I hope to return soon to wears valley

[@happypumpkin3595]

so fuck up so sad all these beautiful buildings gone .

[@awvmtgq3964]

😢

[@KobaltK]

One Like = a new life in my hometown

[@idellajohns7919]

tragic

[@jp24ish1]

I live near there please help them please.😢😢😢😢

[@katelynncogdill5364]

I have a small 2 minute youtube video of news team in my home (behind dollywood service entrance)

[@aprillecassidythrift6899]

sad my grandparents was up there

[@keqh5757]

0:15 ok that pisses me off why did those kids do it

[@hilan3094]

Only the structures have burned the trees all look fine. I thought this was a forest fire?

[@revparsons3tl]

sad

[@crysajb-iq1hd]

A doll just isn't the same.

[@creepypasta_fan9885]

Some teenagers though it would be funny to light a fire I was leaving the day it happened all we saw was smoke no fire😭

[@pamelacorona3665]

: (

[@granola661]

Damn that looks cool

[@Landon_2006]

You probably laugh when you step on legos

[@granola661]

@@Landon_2006 how did you know?

[@us11csalyer2]

At least my wife has stopped bugging me to go back there for vacation.

[@meme_king6534]

Shut up. No good has come from this disaster 😡😡

[@terminal4635]

to be honest, most of these buildings looked like they needed to be burned to the ground, and rebuilt.

[@idellajohns7919]

tragic