Home. Our big story of the morning. A major drop in temperatures. Greg. Just how cold can we expect it to get today . Cold front has passed and chilly air takes over as it is whipped into the valley. Mainly sunny skies will be common throughout Southern Nevada but highs in the city will only range between 54 and 59 degrees. On top of the cold air, winds will be whipping up from the north between 10 and 20 mph between 44 and 49 degrees right now wildfires are southeast. Forcing thousands to evacuate overnight from popular tourists spots like dollywood in tennessee. Owners are trying to protect hotels and lodges already lit up with holiday lights. More than 1t are trapped at Ripleys Aquariam of the smokies. At least 100 homes have burned. The fires are being fanned by strong winds, and the worst drought in a decade. Smokypresserwvlt 01;01;00;15 Gatlinburg Fire chief greg miller if youre a person of prayer, we could use your prayers ground crews are struggling to put out the flames. And h
And i dont know who it was, but i thank him so much. The flames are also turning dollywood. One of the areas biggest tourist attractions. Into an orange armageddon as smoke and ash fill the streets. Luckily. There are no reports of damage. The fires were fueled overnight by powerful wind gusts of up to 60miles an hour. And the worst drought in the southeast in a decade. This just ina huge explosion in k this happened just north of Kansas City International aiport. The fire lit up the sky from miles away. Fire Officials Say a gas pipeline in the area ruptured. So far flights and traffic around the airport are not affected. Gas in the area has been shut down so the fire can burn itself out. 305311 weve got a death trap here. Weve got a death trap. Warn your neighbors. Warn everybody that you can got a 13 action news. After a terrible accident. And tonight. Were working to make sure. The area is a little safer. A Construction Superintendent and an attorney. Were on the phone with us. Firs