Gatlinburg Fire Aftermath Update Walking Down Shut Down Parkway

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

The body of an unidentified person was found in the rubble of a fire in downtown Gatlinburg...Prayers for this individuals family! The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Gatlinburg Fire Department, Gatlinburg Police Department and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. SUBSCRIBE Here for more updates ► bit.ly/3AI411H 🔔

[@donnacantrell951]

Prayers

[@smokymountainman4964]

So sorry to hear about the loss of life of this 1 individual. . Prayers for his family. May God comfort them during this time of loss.

[@terrib627]

My question is how are they investigating the cause of the fire when they demolished the buildings so quickly? Aren't they destroying evidence?

[@tomp8871]

@@terrib627 they may already know just haven't released it yet

[@stephaniecalhoun804]

@@tomp8871 why news say if anyone knows anything call the Arson Hotline.

[@sandib9152]

Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear about the death of an individual. Praying for the family. Also glad the firefighter that got hurt is ok. The firefighters did an awesome job.

[@stephaniemcmath4969]

Another prime example of their amazing talent! Containing such a fire to a small area. Prayers for all involved.

[@microdot153]

My heart goes out to all involved in this tragedy and to the family and friends of the person found in the rubble. So very sad.

[@cathifowler2567]

TY for the update. So sad. That building had been there a long, long time.

[@CathyHendrix1]

Thanks for the video, Ryan. So sad for the family of the one who perished. We just left out there Friday. Traffic was really busy all week last week. I can't imagine the traffic jam this caused. The firefighters did an awesome job with keeping this from spreading.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

You're welcome Cathy, they indeed did!

[@melaniepattersonlpn]

We stayed about a block from this fire, headed to Dollywood that morning. I feel terrible for the person that passed away, and for their family.

[@juliamoles8005]

I grew up there played darts at Puckers with my husband we've been married 24yrs and have many memories at Puckers. My 1st job was at the McDonalds that is now closed. Joe Bates was a good friend of mine and my husband I've known Joe for almost 30 yrs (he's the one who lost his life in the fire) so heartbreaking knowing all this has happened. I moved away from there almost 15 yrs ago😪

[@tracker5849]

Great job of reporting to those of us far away. Thank you

[@danhutson3460]

It's been years since I have been to Gatlinburg. My family always came in the Spring & in September & had a wonderful time. It saddens me about the fire, especially that someone was killed. Prayers are lifted up for this persons family & loved ones. A BIG thanks to the first responders too.

[@gregrumbaugh4855]

A big shout out to all the fire and rescue teams for a outstanding job in containing this major fire to one group of buildings.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Indeed Greg!

[@jonaliswall9717]

Thanks for keeping us updated. Praying for the individual who lost his life family and friends. We were there last October and had a great time.

[@tammiecox4307]

I want to thank all the responders who all got this under control a huge ty I was just the the day before for the 1st time I've never seen such a beautiful place I've been praying for all of you God bless

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

They did a great job keeping this under control Tammie!

[@Christina-ge3xr]

My first visit to Gatlinburg was back in the 1950s. I can't get over how developed it is now. We stayed in Pigeon Forge's one motel (MacAfee's?) and drove into G'burg for dinner each night. No traffic! You could walk down the middle of the street without a problem. Hope the business recovers and there are no more fatalities.

[@fandomedits6190]

Thanks for this update! We were there when the fire happened and were staying at the Edgewater across the street so had a pretty good view. I was curious to see the aftermath! Great video!

[@rinav6095]

So sorry to hear someone passed away. May God comfort their family. We stayed at the Gatlinburg Inn a few weeks ago and would highly recommend it.

[@TnTAdventuresPhotography]

My family and I are from Upstate SC in the mountains of Northern Greenville County..We have been going to Gatlinburg for 3 generations now since the early 70s. We even owned a place outright on Holly ridge road behind the space needle. I have to say that I am totally disgusted in what Gatlinburg has become over the last 20 years. With the influence of Northern transplants, who have no idea about country life. The place has become a craphole of distilleries, bars, tattoo shops and cheap t-shirt stores. (Decay) Way overpriced and headed toward the likings of Myrtle Beach. We sold after the big fire and haven't been back. But, it's ashame to see China Bizarre gone. I'm 54, and been going in there since my late teens. And yes, that was a McDonald's for many many years.

[@stephaniemcmath4969]

Great video man! Thanks for the update for us folks who adore their Gatty! ❤

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Our pleasure Stephanie!

[@deborahpowell3454]

So sorry for this loss. I had the pleasure of visiting this beautiful town four years ago.

[@prairiegirlist]

I ate at Puckers this year in May. It was great. I hope that they can rebuild. So sorry to hear of the loss of life.

[@shellieshirley1864]

As a Maryvillian, Pigeon Forge n Gatlinburg are my close to home get-away spots. With many visits over the years to Puckers n China Bizzare n the other spots up there, I am deeply saddened for the shop owners but heartbroken for the loss of a life. The Emergency agencies did AMAZING to keep things contained as close as everything is to each other. Thank you for taking time to show the aftermath better than the news has. Made me cry.

[@ardissmith5555]

Thank you for the update!

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

You're welcome Ardis!

[@ritagarrison8315]

Thanks for showing us and the updates on the fire,

[@stephenhays9176]

So sad for the family who lost a loved one, prayers 🙏🙏

[@thebriantrevorshow7124]

Be very interesting to see when we arrive next Oct. Thanks for the update. Prayers sent to all effected. 🙏😇

[@jancook8451]

Sorry for family who lost a loved one.

[@carolebreedlove1978]

Sad situation, prayers to family of person who lost their life in the fire. To me, it's not a vacation if you have to stand in a long line to eat or see an attraction. I'd rather just stay home and go out to a local resturant.

[@edhammond8709]

Great job containing sorry for the loss of life. Great update

[@iryny8631]

As a local, there was 4 businesses affected and were complete losses -- "China Bazaar", "Cafe 420", "Pucker's Sports Grill", and "Gifts of Gatlinburg". I worked at the Byrd's Famous Cookies right down the street, next to the Cotton Candy Wine (Seen at 2:12 on the left hand side in the video), and had just been transferred to one of our sister locations (Sevierville) last Monday. My mom works at Ripley's Aquarium (as well as Byrds) at the bottom of the hill and was doing a sleepover on Friday, and woke up Saturday and smelled smoke and found out some of the buildings were on fire up the hill. Devastated that we lost some good businesses, and 1 person has died, but Gatlinburg is good at bouncing back even better, and we will rebuild! Much love to Gatlinburg Fire Dept and Gatlinburg Police for containing it so quickly and keeping everyone safe!

[@jedironin380]

My Mom and I arrived the day of the fire at about 3pm. It took us over an hour just to get down the hill and make the turn onto River Rd. As we drove up River Rd., we saw the back side of the damage and the FD, so we understood why the traffic was so bad. RIP to the man who was lost in it.

[@Wowed45]

This really brings tears to my eyes prayers to the one that was lost

[@scottcamp7385]

So sad to see this. Praying for all those affected by this. We can pray that what comes next is something unique and special to the area.

[@millmclemore1284]

May the person who passed rip.prayers to the family

[@Fujimo]

Just now seeing this. Cool video thanks for sharing.

[@amy29307]

I remember when Ripley’s burned down. I was 16 or 17 but we watched it burn for a while. It’s so sad to watch something burn down that is part of the town for so long. My husband and I loved going into the China bazzar when we visited.

[@SmokeyMountainDreamer]

That's horrible about the person that was found, it sure does look different. Thanks for the update

[@tdpooh1972]

I absolutely love Gatlinburg!! I was last there in 2016. 3 of the kids were teens at the time and the youngest was 12. They LOVED it. Every year following that vacation, the kids still would rather go back to Gatlinburg than just about anything else.

[@mikegross6107]

As you walked down the street of Gatlinburg, I couldn't help but notice how all the buildings are connected; no alleys or fire walls that I could see! HOW do they think the next fire will be controlled like this one was? The whole town is in risk of burning to the ground (unless there are sprinkler systems in those buildings)!

[@catladylife]

Thank you for the update. So sad the businesses that were lost. They had been there in the over 30 years that I've been coming down. Will be there next week. Staying in Pigeon Forge but will be in Gatlinburg to go to the craft show at the convention center

[@bakerfamily5680]

Sat in front of Puckers at about 3 o clock Saturday afternoon crazy that it is gone now

[@charleneheiland8803]

So sorry for theloss of life and the destruction. Surely not needed after the 2016 fire. Main visit to Gatlinburg was in 1975. don't believe it was such a tourist town. Love Tennessee ,have relatives in Cleveland TN. Peace be with you and yours.

[@ky_gurl71]

Prayers to the family of the one that was lost to the fire and for a fast recovery of the injured. We come to Gatlinburg every year and have a trip planned for New Years Eve this year breaks my heart to see these businesses devastated like this. We always stop into China Bizarre before leaving so I can buy another Kitana to add to my collection..the owner is such a great guy! Gonna miss stopping in there.

[@beckysonnier6369]

Thank you for the update. Prayers for the family of the deceased. Yes, the firefighters did a great job and work very hard, not just fighting fires, but also making sure all the trucks and equipment are ready when there is a call Both of my sons are professional firefighters (one recently retired) and I am very proud of them.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

You're welcome Becky. I was a firefighter/paramedic but disability forced me to early retirement.

[@beckysonnier6369]

@@AdventureIsOutThere I am sorry to hear that. So far, thank goodness my sons have been ok, except the youngest has back problems.

[@theenemyiswithin570]

We were visiting when this happened. We were actually in some of those shops the night before. This was the first we had heard about the individual that lost their life though. So sorry to hear that.

[@azraelcales]

Dude that's crazy. My wife and I were just up there at the end of September.

[@warren9815]

Prayers for the family of the deceased.

[@josephlaramie3275]

Very well done.

[@Kanne60]

We were just there all last week and left on Saturday. So incredibly sad. 😢 Just heart wrenching. The number of people and businesses seems overwhelming for the area. We have been to Gatlinburg several times and definitely noticed an increase in crowds everywhere.

[@genxwarlock]

Was also there the same time. Left and then this happened. Same thing happened to us in 2016 with the forest fire.

[@roberthicks5704]

Thanks so much h for the update Ryan.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

You're welcome Robert!

[@RibeyeSusie]

Thanks for the vid update!

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

You're welcome Miss Kravitz!

[@olafpamela]

Thanks for the update😥🙁

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

You're welcome Pamela!

[@davidtuskey7465]

We were in the building next to the chairlift which is just across the creek from the street that goes behind the Parkway. My wife woke up at 7am, looked out the window and shouted, "There's a fire out there!" We watched it as the firefighters seemed to get it under control in about 1/2 hour. But then it flared up even worse a few minutes later. Thank goodness there was little wind or it might have caught some trees on fire which would have made a path right to us. Can't say how sad we felt when we heard of the death. We certainly hope and pray that his family is comforted.

[@tonybarrett8155]

thanks for the updates

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

You’re welcome Tony!

[@erickellogg8532]

God bless our nations fire fighters and police officers!

[@Mazz-12]

Its shocking to me that I was in the china bazaar only 5 days ago prayers go out to the family of the unidentified individual and the owners

[@trishblackman7403]

gatlinburg is ruining their quaint vibe...getting too commercial....

[@hawamohammed3652]

I hope everyone is well.

[@smokymountainman4964]

Thanks for the update. So thankful to the Lord that no one was hurt or injured. I am sure that this brought back some bad memories of the last major Gatlinburg wildfire. It sure looks different there now with that building gone. You can see directly to the Gatlinburg Inn. So thankful for our firefighters and first responders. Do you know what started it Ryan?

[@user-rr3yw9dn1l]

One person is deceaaed. Unidentified. May be the homeless man joe.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

The body of an unidentified person found in the rubble of a fire in downtown Gatlinburg who remains unidentified. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Gatlinburg Fire Department, Gatlinburg Police Department and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

[@tdufrene4]

Hey Ryan thanks for showing me the video I passed there yesterday while they were putting the still putting out the fire

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

You're welcome Terry!

[@hayleyharris7237]

So very sad, but that person is now in heaven, wish I was here instead of going to work today

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thanks

[@k.hutchinson1748]

We were there during all of this. So sad 😞

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

indeed

[@101egals]

That is what they need to do. Is close the road through the town and make it a pedestrian walkway like they do in Europe.

[@annapovisil1329]

The building next to the Loco Burro WAS a Mcdonald's. I trained at that location before I worked at the one on hghwy 321. The downtown Mcdonald's was owned by the same family that own the 321 location as well as the one on the Pigeon Forge Strip. (Justin Israel and his family). I lived in Gatlinburg from 2004-2016 and finished High School at Gatlinburg Pittman High School Class of '07

[@genxwarlock]

Left to go back home the same day this happened. And I was there in 2016 and when we left there was a major forest fire. Really weird

[@joannhempen8210]

How sad. My heart goes out to the family of the person they found. Incredibly sad. I haven’t been there since 1997 and wow is it different. I would definitely expect it to be, it was just shocking. Loved & Subbed❤.

[@aprilcruz3706]

I can't believe I seen youu past by me that day I wanted to stop and say hi but did not want to interrupt your video...me and my family enjoy your videos we got sooo happy seeing you.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Say hi anytime, that's very encouraging...thanks April!

[@michaelray5660]

Thank you for the update, was anyone hurt ? Looks like many job's lost but then more jobs now to clean up and to rebuild.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

You're welcome Michael. Unfortunately the body of an unidentified person was found in the rubble.

[@michaelray5660]

@@AdventureIsOutThere that is so sad. She is in our prayers that she didn't suffer.

[@tigergreg8]

Will be interesting to see if or when they decide to rebuild, if it will be the same people. Things like this affect so many people in different ways. Wishing the best for everyone involved. I never knew this Town was such a nice place.

[@suzylarry1]

Sad to see the losses of buildings that had such history , I would imagine they will put up a privacy fence as this would be an eyesore of bad history until a structures are designed to rejuvenate the main street. Thanks for the updates allbe it bad news. 😥😥🤨🤨

[@cindyluwhonelson1416]

Thank you Ryan. Yes they are saying it was the Homeless man who lived back there but not 100%. I'm sure you'll keep us posted!

[@FamousFiveAmos]

I went down there this morning and they were tearing it down. Went back this evening and it was all rubble. So sad about the life lost

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Indeed all life is precious!

[@marcboulanger4300]

Thanks for the update. I hope it wasn't a homeless person trying to stay warm with a candle that caused this, and it's sad to know someone died in this. :(

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

You’re welcome Mark I think I heard the same thing I guess we’ll see you in the coming days what the actual cause was.

[@jasong3652]

So sad, one of my favorite places in the world! Had some good memories in Puckers with my late best friend 😢

[@frankhamil]

Great coverage. Couldn't have been any better. Thank you.

[@williampeak8851]

Thanks for sharing

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

You're welcome William!

[@jradcliffe4968]

Enjoy your vacation at wonderful Gatlinburg. Go figure !

[@okiesoonernews4645]

Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge FD did and outstanding job of containing and knocking down this fire.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Indeed, great job by all the first responders on scene in Gatlinburg!

[@davidmeek3104]

Thank you very very much for the update we're going to be up there on the 27th so I doubt if they'll be anything done but I think 26th and 27th which is Wednesday Thursday and Friday but thank you very much for keeping us updated on this tragedy because it is a tragedy it's terrible there's something would happen to this place cuz it from what I understand it was an awesome place God bless you thank you very much and we hope to hear more from you tomorrow thank you very much

[@sappitastical6110]

I remember driving into work that day and wondering why everything was so backed up. I learned later that day from a customer that there was a fire.. A bit surreal to find out about it that way.

[@mattlpfeiffer]

I can’t believe the China bazaar is gone

[@BigBlueWolfie]

I'm going to Gatlinburg the first week of November for my anniversary. I really hope everyone is ok, that's so scary.

[@Mikes_carnivore_journey]

Thanks for sharing. The building next to the fire I believe it was a Denny's.

[@missys8343]

The one he said he thought was a mcdonalds? If so, hes definitely right, it was mcdonalds.

[@Mikes_carnivore_journey]

@@missys8343 ok if you say so. The building has a Denny's look. I haven't been in Gatlinburg in years . Just saying what I thought it looked like

[@gregoryshock7321]

@@missys8343 yes a McDonalds been there often through the years, I was there In September and this whole complex was shut down an vacant other than the front road facing establishments, even barricaded off

[@TheGatlinburgHussey]

I was filming this morning at 8 ..I wanted to get there before too many people were around... 2,500 views in an hour...omg

[@johnathanpitt9854]

RIP China Bazar. That is the only shop I can think of being there for at least 30 years. Grew up loving that place

[@Zombie-adventures]

HOPE THEY REBUILD!!!

[@DreamingOutloudRVing]

Makes us a little I’ll 🤢 Gatlinburg has been through so much. Still our favorite area and we will be there next week! Thx for the update

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

You're welcome DORVing!

[@tonybarrett8155]

I just prayed 🙏

[@werewolflover8636]

So sad. A bit more of the Gatlinburg I’ve always known gone forever. I fear one day the whole atto atmosphere that always made this place so special to me will be nothing more than chain shops with all of the unique buildings and businesses gone.

[@alishabucca3818]

You're not the only one. I've always considered China Bazaar, Puckers and the old shopping plaza next to it the "heart of Gatlinburg". It seems every year we return, another historic hotel or iconic, midcentury building with rock walls is demolished and a parking lot or cookie- cutter chain hotel put in its place.

[@KristaKissinger]

I do remember that being a McDonald’s!!! Crazy memory

[@hlshubert]

Very much so ! The most important apologies for families effected and possibly effected . Have you heard any word or thoughts about how long this might last ????

[@MariaCyzaBeauty]

Oh no we were just there two weeks ago 😢

[@tonybarrett8155]

God-bless the 1st responders

[@RichardS-s8n]

Thank You got all this it's sad you really did great recording this hope to see more ot you recording this time of the Year Christmas Just wife Wife and I could be there and Pigeon Forge and Wears Valley 😊❤

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

👍

[@andreadeamon6419]

Just looked it up on Google earth. Beautiful building. Heartbreaking that it burned down. Hope no one was hurt

[@andreadeamon6419]

Oh crap - just seen your post 😭

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Speculation is the person found was a homeless man utilizing the vacant building, but no official identification or cause has been announced as of yet.

[@andreadeamon6419]

@@AdventureIsOutThere that's sad.

[@rocks-if6uh]

You should have gotten the big outdoor puckers sign

[@cpfrombvbalisongs8696]

I hate seeing this as I loved going to China Bazaar when I first started in martial arts. So many good memories of friends going there for years. I can only hope they rebuild and come back

[@evanday_10]

Hey! I saw you and your daughter at the island Sunday evening! I loved the street sign chalk drawing! I voted for you 🗳

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

We will have a video of that event coming out later this week showcasing all the great artwork that was there. I was really proud of her, thanks NER!

[@arabellasplace3823]

So sad, love Gatlinburg

[@JimboInTheHouse1]

Should make a great space for a much needed parking garage. Hope they were insured and come out ahead to rebuild their businesses.

[@JimboInTheHouse1]

@Conquering Death it could be made to look nice and I'm sure local merchants and visitors alike would enjoy the benefits. It's impossible to find parking there.

[@sherylstory7809]

We went in sept. I didnt hear about this wow

[@positiveaperturestudio4186]

I remember going the the cafe 420 it was my first and well I guess my last time there 😪