GATLINBURG FIRE UPDATE |Damage & Cleanup Efforts|

[@sassyfras8304]

So happy that this fire didn't escalate into a larger disaster. Enjoyed the video coverage.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Agreed. Thanks as always!

[@amberh9296]

Very sad just glad the fire was stopped..We love our home away from away..Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone and a big Thank u to the fire fighters for keeping everyone safe their so we all can continue to visit the mountains...Thanks Eric for the footage .

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

For sure. Could have been much worse. Thanks as always guys!

[@amberh9296]

@@SmokyMountainFamily yes it could have your very welcome enjoy your day.

[@charleyl264]

Thanks for the video. I'm a retired firefighter and I have been to Gatlinburg. I've fought fires as big as this, and I know what it takes. Considering how advanced it was when the call came in, I expected worse. Glad that you were able to contain it. Gatlinburg is a beautiful place and I hope to visit again. This scar will heal quickly, but it's such a tragic loss.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thank you for all your work!

[@Firekeeper61]

Our beloved Gatlinburg has seen much from civil war times and many other hard things but By Gods grace she will rise again. Bless you folks.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching Gary. We sure do have a resilient town here.

[@dancarter8400]

As a firefighter I appreciate when people STAY AWAY! Thank you! Vehicles especially get in the way and make our job harder and less safe. Pedestrians aren't nearly as much as a problem as long as they are further back than all of our equipment. Great video too.

[@KenKen-ui4ny]

Most departments usually detour traffic around structure fire scenes, using side roads that link back to the main road. So there really no way you can drive so close to it, without getting into possible legal trouble with the law. As for on foot bystanders, i guess the rule of look but keep your distance applies. like you mentioned thay are not as much of a problem, but they are probably discourage from getting too close in for the sake of safety. They just don't want people getting hurt, burnt, or run over by a fire truck.

[@dancarter8400]

@@KenKen-ui4ny At the beginning of an incident we don't have the equipment or manpower to deal with traffic. Cars are always in the way. People want to look and are too lazy to walk. I've been doing this a long time...

[@KenKen-ui4ny]

@@dancarter8400 Oh i don't doubt you have doing this for a long time, looks like hard work too. And we thank you so much for your service.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thank you so much for all you do

[@garryretiredcableguy5292]

So very sad! Thanks to all the fireman for all their hard work keeping the fire from spreading into other businesses. Thank you Eric for the updates. Be safe my friend

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks Garry

[@ericshelton5265]

Great footage of the fire. Thanks for keeping everyone updated on everything going on around the area.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching Eric

[@scotstephens8529]

So sad to see this…Big shoutout to the Fire Departments for containing it. We appreciate all the updates you guys give. We have fallen in Love with that area..😢

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

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

[@tohm61]

Eric, thanks for the updates. Such a terrible situation. Also thanks for adding all the beautiful shoots of the local area not effected by the fire. Stay Safe and God Bless Gatlinburg

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks Tim

[@bobelot6302]

Thanx for the update, hats off to the firefighters!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️

[@barbstube10]

Always my favorite place to go since I was very little. Beautiful Mountains! Superb Fire Dept.♥

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️ thanks Barbara

[@KrissiCreates]

So glad to hear that the fire was contained, but so sad to see my beloved Gatlinburg suffer more damage. One of my families favorite places to visit !!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️ 🙏

[@rodneylovingood3824]

Great pictures, so sorry for the owners and employees, thanks to all the first responders, you're the best...

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Absolutely Rodney ❤️

[@latoyatyson4685]

My family is all set for our very first visit to Gatlinburg early next month. Thank you for bringing us this news. Godspeed to all down there and we’re praying for all the businesses.

[@Ezekiel33USA]

Yes, we are heading there for the first time at beginning of next month. I am glad they were able to contain it.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

🙏

[@johngentry8736]

Informative video to share with us the unfortunate fire in Gatlinburg... So sad for the people involved... Thank You for your efforts.!!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks John

[@mikespencer980]

Thank you for sharing! Gatlinburg is my favorite place to visit. Thankful it wasn’t any worse and that nobody was hurt.

[@hillorisartin6129]

1 person was found dead and a firefighter was injured according to news reports.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Yes they did report this a little after this video went up.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching Mike

[@cherylmikell899]

The morning after...such good videos BOTH days!!! You have a GREAT skill in how you portray events. KEEP UM COMING!👍👍👍

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much

[@juliebrown5600]

So sad 😞 Glad the fire was contained. Thoughts and prayers for those affected 🙏🏻❤️

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

🙏 thanks Julie

[@keithr2416]

Great video! Thanks for getting out and showing us the damage! So glad no one was hurt!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Unfortunately but I’m sure you have already heard 1 was found dead and another injured

[@keithr2416]

Yeah that's a shame. Take care.

[@jnelsoninjax]

I'm just dropping in to say how impressed I am with your video editing skills! The opening felt like a very professionally done production! Thoughts and prayers go out to the community after such a loss.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much Jonathan

[@stevenwenning8536]

Thank you very much for the update. Be safe.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching Steven

[@ms.tep_]

Thanks for your video coverage of the fire SMF & Congrats on the💲that you have raised for the Hurricane Relief! 🥰

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

We are so happy for the money raised unfortunately a lot came from this tragedy in Gatlinburg. Thanks so much for watching Tawna

[@olafpamela]

Thanks for the update and BIG THANKS TO THE FIRST RESPONDERS 👍🥰 Alot of prayers 🙏 for all that lost their jobs🙏🙏😔

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️ 🙏

[@lisadavis7727]

I'm glad that the fire got put out but I'm sad to see of the businesses that were lost and think to all the firefighters who helped put out the fire my thoughts and prayers are with everyone. 🙏

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

🙏 thanks for watching Lisa

[@karenstouffer6508]

Thank you Eric for this video and update.Thank God no one was hurt.And I want to say you look awesome in pink.Not all guys can pull that off.Have a blessed day,and always stay safe

[@hillorisartin6129]

1 person was found dead and 1 firefighter was injured

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Yea unfortunately someone was injured and they later discovered another dead

[@TheGatlinburgHussey]

Hello from Gatlinburg..i just returned from there...I'm hearing different things about what happened but it's still under investigation. I'm shocked if they'll demolish this before it's completed...

[@D.J.Trump2024MAGA]

It was started by a shorted out grow light in the 420 store. They were growing pot illegally

[@lunalynx9633]

@@D.J.Trump2024MAGA You don't know that. You continue to spread more hate.

[@D.J.Trump2024MAGA]

@@lunalynx9633 are you the owner or employee of the store? Worried you are going to jail?

[@ThomasKent1346]

@@JMD621 Don't you mean: "Out of the abundance of the shit he has for brains"?

[@ThomasKent1346]

@@D.J.Trump2024MAGA Again, you are NOT the Fire Marshall. Leave it to the proffesionals who's job it is to investigate fires to determin the cause, not some rando keyboard warrior like you!

[@debraallison2552]

Thank you for the update. This is so sad. We were just there Saturday and firemen were collecting donations on 321 at Pittman Center. I hope everyone that went through there donated. Your fire departments are awesome.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thank you Debra ❤️

[@ciarna75]

That is so sad 😢 thanks for keeping us updated. I am from Louisville but love the Smokys.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching

[@janewasson4845]

Hi, SM Family. This is just awful! Right during fall tourist season, too. G Burg folks have enough reason to be terrified of fire as it is. Glad the fire was contained as much as it was, and hope Pickers comes back better than ever! Our thoughts and prayers are with them. Thanks, Eric, and hope all is well with you and your family. 🍂

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Hey Jane! Hope all is well. We’ve been wondering about you.

[@janewasson4845]

@@SmokyMountainFamily Mike and l are ok. He continues to improve with physical therapy. But despite all shots, covid got us good. You know how that feels! We've always watched and supported; now we're back! Take care, all of you, and our love and thanks. Safe travels! 🍂🐿️

[@catherineanderson8820]

So sad... prayers going out for everyone there....a big thanks to the Fire Department's and First Responders who are all involved... I was just walking by there a couple of weeks ago...:(

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Things can happen so quickly.

[@BeachinwiththeBoones]

So glad they got it under control. Yes, I remember the last one up there. It was horrible. Glad you guys are ok.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks guys

[@kathyweaver3251]

I absolutely love the video with the sun rising over the mountains! A new day is always something to rejoice! Thanks as always for sharing your talent & perspective! Stay safe!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thank you Kathy

[@jkiddddddd]

As a former Fire Chief I can say that The Fire Departments that I seen did an Excellent job in getting that fire under control!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Kiddddddd

[@mariannelee899]

So sad. We just got back from our visit Fri night. We were just sitting on the wall in front resting Thur night. So glad noone was hurt and fighter fighters kept it contained. Thanks for the update. Nicely done.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

They are yet to make any official announcement from what we can tell. Hopefully that is the case. Thanks so much for watching.

[@hillorisartin6129]

One person was killed

[@jjsadventures]

Thank you so much for showing this. We will be coming home for a visit the first week of November.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Hope you have a great trip!

[@jjsadventures]

@@SmokyMountainFamily thank you!

[@lunalynx9633]

Thank you for the update video. Lovely work BTW. Thank you for keeping to the known facts instead of spreading bs or starting rumors.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching

[@bradroberts6447]

Good job GFD and other Depts that helped save from more destruction.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️ 🙏 thanks for watching Brad

[@glmike523]

This past August my wife and I visited the area for the first time. Some of the most beautiful scenery that we ever saw. Loved it and will return. It is a shame that this happened, but we are glad that no one was injured and that it didn't spread to adjacent properties. Gatlinburg will come back better than before. I can't wait to see it!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching Michael

[@davideastham]

Thank you for another video. So sad what happened.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

It really was. Thanks for watching David

[@neilpaynejr1839]

Great video and a great job putting it together.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks Neil

[@joanndeland7969]

Thank you for the excellent video .l loooooved how you began w a misty start w the geese and ended w a serene beautiful scene .

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks Joann

[@juliepippin8710]

We vacation in TN every October except this year. Been a little under the weather and this hits home. We have walked those streets so many times. We love Gatlinburg and Pigeon forge and this makes us sad to see. Thank God the firemen were able to get it put out before it spread.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Hope you are feeling better Julie

[@bamagirl6403]

Thanks Eric for the update!!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching

[@donnap587]

So sad, Thanks Eric for your great news coverage.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching Donna

[@ms.y.fromphilly882]

So sad, but thank God no one was hurt or worse. Sending prayers from Philadelphia 🙏🏾

[@werewolflover8636]

One was hurt and another was killed actually. Check out the news.

[@bobbykimbro9107]

@@werewolflover8636 people don't need to get their info on KZbin because they just tell what they think I watch the news to get the correct info

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

🙏

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Hey there Bobby. We live here and don’t go live so we can’t give real time update. We are a family channel that document things in our community and obviously this was something that happened it our community. Don’t believe everything you see on the news either ;)

[@robylove9190]

Thanks for sharing. I shared it with my daughter who just returned from a trip to Gatlinburg.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching we appreciate you

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

great job on this video, very well done

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks guys

[@amydarnall3406]

Man, this could have been so much worse. Thanks for the update, I really appreciate all the content you guys are putting out re: Gatlinburg. Keep it up!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks Amy

[@gatlinburg-val]

Thank you, great job! That was an old structure, Edgepark Whaley Motel, more great history, Ed Whaley inherited from father at age 15ish, 1946 ish, sold in 80's & went on to build Homestead House Hotel, a Quality Inn now, just below Light #2 on Hemlock. :)

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Oh wow

[@josephlibby245]

Thank you friend very good video. We'll be there in 2 weeks. Very sad those fireman did a great job

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Hope you had a great vacation

[@peggiewindham4819]

This is so sad I love Gatlinburg and PF thank God no one was hurt . Thank God for the fire men and women thank you for sharing

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

🙏

[@stacie1197]

One person did unfortunately pass away in the fire. His name was Joe, he was one of our less fortunate locals. They believe he was in one of the abandoned spaces and started a fire to keep warm. He must have fallen asleep and his fire got out of control. So very sad. Prayers to everyone impacted by this. #Smokiesstrong

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

That’s so sad this info hadn’t been released when this video was uploaded

[@stacie1197]

@@SmokyMountainFamily I agree, its awful. I just wanted to let you know what we are hearing.

[@KenKen-ui4ny]

@@stacie1197 Could have been also an electric heater he had with him caught on fire if that's the case. Unless that space he was in, had no power.

[@stacie1197]

@@KenKen-ui4ny Possibly. Either way, it is very unfortunate that he lost his life. As well as all of the damage that occurred.

[@sharonwilson2450]

Thanks for the update Eric!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching Sharon

[@djhamy7610]

Damn man, strong skills on your videos. Much apricated on the coverage. This channel rocks! WOWWWW

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much

[@baker3803]

Awesome coverage of the fire. Glad it is over now j&b in the hills turned us on to your channel we have now became new subscribers and will be looking forward to more videos from the Smoky mountain family. Oh yeah by the way we are the bakers from Kentucky.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Appreciate you joining us!Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@adventuresofscottandmichel9864]

Keeping everyone in Gatlinburg in our prayers! Awesome video as always! It breaks are heart to see a place we call home have something get destroyed. 🥺💔

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

🙏 ❤️

[@danieljohnson9351]

So tragic. God bless the firefighters for their efforts.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️

[@scottwolfe4132]

It's such a shame this has to happen but I'm glad everyone is alright. Thank you for another great job of covering what's happening there

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks Scott

[@smitty4912]

This is so disheartening to see. Prayers go out to all those affected and Kudos to the first responders. Puckers was always my Resting place when walking the Parkway , we always parked at the lot next to the Inn when visiting

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

It really is. Thanks so much for watching

[@chrisfoster6272]

That's bad! Prayers for everyone involved! Thanks for the update!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️ 🙏

[@bufordteejustice1119]

Just terrible. Gatlinburg is a special place. I hate to see any of it destroyed. Hopefully they will rebuild. Thanks for sharing.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching

[@ericnixon3616]

Seemed like they were really quick to tear the building down. Makes me wonder if fire investigators had a chance to look at it.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

That’s a good question

[@Patrick-oi8xm]

Thanks for the update.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching

[@kellyj.azania4371]

How very sad. My heart goes out to the business owners and everyone affected.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️ 🙏

[@vernwallen4246]

Hat's off too all the fire personnel.🗽👍

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Absolutely ❤️

[@dalily9607]

Thank you for covering it

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching Debbie

[@cindyluwhonelson1416]

Beautiful footage as always Eric! Thank goodness there wasn't high winds that would have caught The Gatlinburg Inn on fire. That would have been more devastating.....

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

So true Cindy

[@ATJHTRAVELS]

Prayers and blessings for all involved ty for sharing the update sledgehammered that like button stay safe awesome and blessed sharing out full watch

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks guys

[@jasonschannel1315]

I just got to start off by saying I am so very Thankful for the firefighters who was able to keep this fire under control it's so sad to see what happens really breaks my heart. Especially since I lived in Kodak during the I would say what 3 big fires 2 In Pigeon Forge and the big one In Gatlinburg as well. Thanks for the update. You did a wonderful job on this video.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Well said Jason. Thanks for the kind words hope all is well!

[@jasonschannel1315]

@@SmokyMountainFamily You're very welcome! And yes all is good in the part of Florida I live in. Thank you for asking.

[@classiccookie]

Thank you for documenting this. Our prayers go out to all those who are affected by this fire. Shout out to the fire departments of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for containing this fire.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

it was our pleasure, and agreed. Let's get in there and document Classic Cookie!

[@classiccookie]

@@SmokyMountainFamily let's figure something out. How can we get in contact to further this discussion?

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

@@classiccookie Aweeome! email is in the description of our videos but I’ll put it here as well - [e-mail]

[@catladylife]

Thanks for the update. So sad to see businesses that have been there for so many years burned down. Hopefully they can recover and rebuild. On my way down there next week. Will also be back for Thanksgiving week

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Hope you had a great vacation

[@catladylife]

@@SmokyMountainFamily thanks. Unfortunately, I got sick and stayed sick the whole time. I was able to get pottery to the Smoky Mountains Cat House. I just set up tonight for a craft show here tomorrow and will be back in the Smokies for Thanksgiving week.

[@tomahawksteak6672]

Surprised they are cleaning it up before any investigations or the insurance companies out taking a look. In my neck of the woods that could take several months.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Very good point. It was being demolished the night of. Thanks so much for watching!

[@D.J.Trump2024MAGA]

@@SmokyMountainFamily they had to hide the fact the pot store had a huge illegal grow area hidden from view. One of their grow lights shorted out and started the fire.

[@lunalynx9633]

@@D.J.Trump2024MAGA Quit spreading lies. Just because you didn't "approve" of the business doesn't give you the right to spread bs.

[@ThomasKent1346]

@@D.J.Trump2024MAGA Oh, for Gods sake Issac! Give it a rest! Since you seem to think you know so damn much, why don't you offer your services to the Fire Marshall?

[@gregggoss2210]

@@lunalynx9633,he's a troll. Don't pay any attention. He's a sad little excuse for a human.

[@lucyheath9281]

Glad to see an update.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Glad to be able to provide one. Thanks as always Lucy.

[@mrmbyler]

Terrible that happened. Amazed at how quick they cleaned up, and I KOW the first responders appreciate y’all steering clear of the area instead of going for footage.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

That should be the number one rule on such a situation, that is rarely heeded. We live in Gatlinburg so this was a major concern for us. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@hillorisartin6129]

Shout out to the owner of johnny rockets too for supplying burgers and fries to the firefighters working so hard.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

That’s amazing

[@FamousFiveAmos]

We went down there and looked at the area this morning. Was still smoking in some spots. So crazy !

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

It really is

[@Backyardaerospace69]

still a very sad incedent, im going to gatlingburg in january, sad to see half the street gone, i enjoyed going to the bazzar, had some cool stuff

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

A lot of people are saying they really enjoyed that store. Sad to see it go

[@impetiousdoom]

Thanks for sharing

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching we appreciate you

[@robertahigh6061]

So sad, I feel for the business owners. Shout out to the fire departments it could have been much worse. Thank you for the video coverage

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

So true 🙏

[@kimellis4815]

So glad they contained it so it wasn't any worse than it was.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

So true

[@dreamcatcherwolf6132]

I was just up there and left to go home when I heard about it and saw the smoke 💨 prayers to all the people who are in gatlingburg and have lost

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

My mom seen it before they blocked off the roads she was leaving her hotel as well

[@tonybarrett8155]

Thanks to the 1st response

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️

[@raymondschneider1414]

You do well with your video quality. You have a steady hand, with nice cuts between shots. Was there a fire at the near building in your early nighttime shots. It appeared to be fire near the wide concrete chimney.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for the kind words. There was a flame there. That building was engulfed earlier that day. Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@marcboulanger4300]

Sad that they did find a fatality. Thankfully, as said, that it didn't spread. Well done first responders. Thanks for the follow up Eric.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️

[@jeffreymartin6369]

Thanks be to God no-one else was killed. I always worry about the FD in these big scary fires. I live in Dallas Tx and we get them usually in apartments.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

🙏

[@dennisjackson6693]

first great video great editing 2nd great fire department they kept it from spreading so it could have been a lot worse those guys were there more than 24 hours straight

[@jeffandtootsiecamping7023]

me and you must of watched this at the same time lol

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

❤️

[@carwashindad]

Just saw where there was a body found in the fire....so sad for sure. Prayers go out to all those that were affected by this.

[@D.J.Trump2024MAGA]

hope it was in the pothead store. They started the fire

[@lunalynx9633]

@@D.J.Trump2024MAGA you don't know that. Hateful comments like this do no good for anyone

[@JMD621]

@@D.J.Trump2024MAGA Sick comment.

[@ThomasKent1346]

@@D.J.Trump2024MAGA I suppose you are the Fire Marshall then? If not, shut your mouth! "It is better to keep your mouth shut and have people think you are a fool, than to open it and remove all doubt".

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

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

[@jrzerelocatedpatriots3862]

Beautiful place. I may move there.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

We love it here

[@tinahamby7360]

Our home away from home. ❤🙏❤

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

🙏

[@PaulieCav777]

Had Made 2 Trips to Dollywood in the Last 4 yrs,…Visiting Gatlinburg was Part of Our “FUN”. Can You Tell Us How Close this Was to the “Hollywood Car Museum” ?? Thankyou, & Appreciate your Efforts here to Record it. Prayers to All The People affected as well as The Heroic Firefighters !!!!👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Paul Cav. From Connecticut…🙋‍♂️

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

It’s pretty far from there maybe two blocks

[@tigergreg8]

Would be interesting to see the progress made in the town after this is cleared up.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

We will keep you updated. Thanks for watching

[@stevenlopez2521]

This was so sad to see unfold through your coverage of the fire. I remember walking past there last year and telling my wife we need to go check it out next time.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Yooo! Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@CrazyT502]

God bless! 🙏🏾

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching Tim!

[@dpmart3275]

Thanks for the update

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@battledragongun]

iv been to that place a few times its was always a fun place to go never know wht you might find there its sad that it burned down

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

That it is. Thanks for watching

[@frankcastle3971]

That building in the back is still on fire. Just happy nobody got hurt but the weird thing is how did it jump from one building to the one that's still on fire looked like there was a good amount of distance between these two buildings. Just hoping nobody set these places on fire for the insurance money. What would have made this more dangerous is if that huge wood pile caught on fire as well. I just watched a video on WATE 6 they said they found a body inside one of the buildings that was destroyed but not identifying that individual as of yet.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Oh wow yea you are right

[@CaboWabotv]

Surprised they demolished 420 so fast. I would think it would take some time for fire officials to investigate the cause before doing that. Time is money though, so I guess someone is anxious to rebuild asap

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

I guess so. Thanks for watching

[@tmoz1228]

I heard a person was found deceased in the rubble? Any word! Also I wonder how they will ever know what started it since its been torn down! I saw some pictures where the thing is torn down now.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

News reports have confirmed this but that’s about all we know. Thanks as always!

[@tmoz1228]

Thank you I didnt know if it was true!

[@redneck7929]

Sad. I used to buy all kinds of stabby things at China Bazaar when I was a kid, my kids loved that store too.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

So many people have said that ❤️

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

Sad and surreal. So glad no one was hurt. Firefighters did a wonderful job. It was bad but could have been so much worse!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

That it could have. Thanks for watching Rosie we appreciate you

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

@@SmokyMountainFamily 👍👍