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'Worst is Definitely Over With,' Gatlinburg Fire Chief Says, As Crews Fight 14 Remaining Blazes


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Though devastating wildfires in the Gatlinburg/Sevier County area of Tennessee have scorched more than 100 buildings, downtown Gatlinburg is mostly intact, officials said at a press conference this morning. "The worst is definitely over with," according to Gatlinburg Fire Chief Greg Miller. "We're dealing with 15 mile-an-hour winds today, where we were dealing with 87 mile-an-hour winds last night." More than 2,000 people have checked into emergency shelters. Hundreds of firefighters from around
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Around and About ChattanoogaBy Michael Edward Miller