Forecast for 60-70 mph mountain winds overnight into Tuesday could worsen wildfires

Winds forecast as high as 60-70 mph in Tennessee's Appalachian mountains into Tuesday morning could fan wildfires outside containment lines, and state officials are concerned ongoing fires in the Chattanooga region could worsen before rain arrives.

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