September 20 Flint Gap Fire update - Great Smoky Mountains …
WEB6 days ago · News Release Date: September 20, 2024 Contact: Katie Liming. GATLINBURG, Tenn.—The Flint Gap Fire is still estimated to be 58 acres and is now 50% contained. Yesterday, firefighters were able to safely access the fire, located in a steep, remote area of the park, to successfully secure much of the fire edge. Few areas are burning along the ...
Flint Gap Fire reduced by firefighting efforts, 95% contained - Yahoo
WEB2 days ago · GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Officials announced on Tuesday that the Flint Gap Fire which began in late August is 95% contained as firefighting efforts continue in the Great Smoky Mountains ...
September 24 Flint Gap Fire update - U.S. National Park Service
WEB3 days ago · The Flint Gap Fire is now 95% contained. Firefighters have had great success in quickly reducing the threat from the fire in this remote area of the park. Firefighters have observed very little fire activity. Firefighters will continue to monitor the fire and take additional actions as needed.
September 17 Flint Gap Fire update - U.S. National Park Service
WEBSep 16, 2024 · Yesterday, the fire responded to decreasing relative humidities, 10 mph winds and afternoon direct sunlight with some increased activity and additional smoke. The fire is currently backing through fingers of available fuels with flame lengths of 1 …
September 22 Flint Gap Fire update - U.S. National Park Service
WEBNews Release Date: September 22, 2024 Contact: Katie Liming. The Flint Gap Fire is now 75% contained. Yesterday, firefighters hiked into the fire and continued to safely secure the perimeter and put out hot spots. Today fire crews continue to work the fire, mopping up hot spots and remaining areas of heat within the perimeter. ...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Flint Gap Fire burning 46 …
WEBSep 17, 2024 · The Flint Gap Fire remains at 46 acres and is 0% contained, but only a few areas are actively burning within the perimeter, according to the latest update by the National Park Service.
GSMNP: Flint Gap Fire remains uncontained, crews working on …
WEBStory by Hope McAlee. • 56m. G ATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — The Flint Gap Fire is still uncontained, but crews are working to address safety concerns and improve a trail to allow firefighters to ...
Fire in Smoky Mountains: What to know about cause of Flint Gap Fire
WEBSep 3, 2024 · According to the news release, investigators and officials have determined that the Flint Gap Fire was started by a lightning strike during a recent summer storm. The news release added that ...
Slowly burning Flint Gap Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National …
WEBThe Flint Gap Fire, which began burning in August in a remote area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is 95% contained as of Sept. 24. After hiking into the fire area to safely secure the ...
Where is the fire in the Smoky Mountains? Update on Flint Gap Fire
WEBAug 29, 2024 · As of noon on Aug. 27, the Flint Gap Fire was estimated to be about 10 acres. According to the NPS news release from Aug. 29, the fire is now estimated to have grown to about 23 acres and...