The inferno in this east Tennessee Mountain town is something firefighters and residents had never imagined. Supt. Cassius m. Cash, Great Smoky Mountain National park service all the previous fires ive been part of could not have prepared me for what weve experienced over the past 24 hours. New video today shows some of the hundreds of buildings that were torched. More than 10thousand people evacuated as the flames ripped gatlinburg, nearby pigeon forge. And the dollywood resort were all evacuated. Cabins and homes are packed onto tiny winding roads in dense trees. The Drought Conditions in the southeast made conditions ripe to break out of control like they did through the night. Many residents barely had time to get themselves to safety. Much less grab their things. Resident we covered our face with wet towels and then we finally got in the car and we drove down the mountain a ways and we ran into a tree that was over the road so we had to turn eyes were stinging, so we just grabbed
Go wildfires spreading from the states Great Smoky Mountains to populated areas. Turning one of the areas biggest tourist atractions. Dollywo od. Into an orange armageddon. Smoke and ash filling the streets. Cut ripleys aquarium of the smokeys along with the more than 10,000 animals threatened but in tact. The fires were fanned by strong wind speeds of up to 60 Miles Per Hour and the southeasts worst drought in a decade. 13 09 00 13 2 little numbing to see the extent of the damage could cut if we need to and this morning saying they believe the worst is over. And it looks like the weather will cooperate. Rain is forecast beginning late tonight. With one to two inches expected and that alone Authorities Say should nearly put out most of the fires. Lauren lyster abc news los angeles. If you thought it was chilly today. Youre in for a shock tonight. 13 first alert meteorologist has more on a freeze warning in effect tonight. Breezy winds will taper down through the rest of the morning. A
Coming out of the school barefoot. Some students werent released until five am. Today parents were invited to an informational open house at a nearby school. But many parents tell us theyre still frustrated. And looking for answers. Fox fives miguel martinezvalle joins us live with parent reaction. Natyou wouldnt release the levels to parent so how do we know that natyou wouldnt release the levels to parent so how do we know that they were safe nat of other question yelling nat of people yelling about wanting to talk to someone else its been called the largest contamination incident in clark county Fire Departments history. , there were a lot of questions and concerns tania babajan what about my house i have two little kids who dont go to school what if they got contaminated tania and viro babajans son was one of 9 contaminated. He played with mercury he found under the School Bleachers on tuesday. A day before the hazmat lockdown. Viro babajan he got a headache and diariah its been th
Trip. Both of the victims were taken to Sunrise Hospital in stable condition. The airport scare, causing quite the commotion tonight vincent cannito, Airport Bureau commander most importanlty, we want to stress that there has been no significant threat to this airport and fortunately this is an isolated incident, Domestic Violence in nature. airport Officials Say no flights were impacted tonight. However, the parking garage was unil completed. The airport connecter was also shut down for a short period of time. Shakala Alvaranga police are now looking at Surveillance Footage and talking to witnesses. We expect to learn more about the suspect and motives in the days ahead. Reporting live Shakala Alvaranga 8 news now. Denise Valdez shakala, do we know how involved Airport Security was in this shooting . Was there any response in the terrorist threat . Shakala Alvaranga denise, we know that Airport Security and local police Work Together in instances like this. There is a detailed securit
Ordeal. Ccsd Officials Say they appreciate parents patience during all this. Mauricio Marin however. Many parents are still concerned about the incident. So ccsd is hosting a Community Meeting at six tonight. The epa and Health District officials will be onsite at jacobson elementary to answer Health Concern questions. Well of course bring you the latest as it develops. Repori marin. 8 news now. Christianne Klein mauricio. When will students be able to get their belongings back after theyre screened . Mauricio Marin well its a long process. The epa has spent all day screening students shoes, backpacks and even shirts left behind to be checked. Once they get the okit will be up to ccsd staff to help get property back to the right student. Theres no exact time line for that at this time. Back to you. paul joncich continuing our Team Coverage. High near buffalo drive and summerlin parkway. Where parents have been stopping by wanting to speak with administrators. Karen . karen castro throu