Tellico Plains, wildfires

All evacuation orders lifted after wildfires near Tellico Plains
Monroe County Mayor Mitch Ingram said the fires burned 267 acres altogether, but they are now all under control.
Tennessee wildfires: What to know from Sevier County to Tellico Plains fires
Local fire departments and the Tennessee National Guard are fighting several wildfires in Sevier County, near Gatlinburg, as well as near Tellico Plains in Monroe County and Mountain City.
Evacuation ordered as crews fight 100-acre wildfire near Tellico Plains
Crews in Monroe County are working to contain a 100-acre wildfire near Tellico Plains. According to the Tennessee Division of Forestry’s wildfire map, the fire is in the approximate area of Rafter Road,
Wildfires fully controlled in Tellico Plains, Monroe County officials say
Fire crews are continuing to monitor areas for potential hot spots in Tellico Plains after wildfires spread for hours beginning Tuesday morning through Wednesday.
Overnight storms fail to dampen wildfires that forced evacuations in Monroe Co., Tennessee
A wildfire in Tellico Plains, Tennessee has prompted evacuations in Monroe County.Monroe County officials are partnering with McMinn County in their containmen
Several areas near Tellico Plains forced to evacuate due to 50 acre wildfire
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Several areas have been asked to evacuate after a wildfire has spread across 50 acres in Tellico Plains. The areas being asked to evacuate include: According to Monroe County Mayor Mitch Ingram, a fire was reported on Highway 360 shortly after 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
One home lost in wildfires as Tellico Plains community surveys damage
Evacuation orders have been lifted after wildfires were deemed under control in Monroe County Wednesday morning. According to Monroe County Mayor Mitch Ingram, one home was lost in the fire, and two first responders suffered minor injuries.
Tellico Plains mayor speaks on wildfires
Crews in Monroe County are working to contain a 67-acre wildfire near Tellico Plains. Fact-checking Trump's speech to Congress Amazon CEO says he’s cutting middle managers because they want to ‘put their fingerprint on everything.
Tellico Plains wildfires grow to 100 acres, prompts evacuations from 70 homes, EMA says
Agencies responded to two wildfires in Tellico Plains on Tuesday that encompassed 100 acres and prompted evacuations. The evacuations were for Rafter Road, Lake Heights Road, Highway 360 and Smokey Run Road to Center Presbyterian Church.
Monroe County evacuations lifted as crews get fires under control, mayor says
EMA officials said that people from 70 homes were evacuated. “Several structures have been impacted by the wildfires, but we ...
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Evacuations lifted, crews keeping eyes on hot spots after 5 wildfires in East Tennessee
Things are slowly getting back to normal in one east Tennessee county after a stressful 24 hours.As of Wednesday evening, ...
East Tennessee wildfires: Map shows latest locations, details
It is wildfire season in East Tennessee. The dry, windy conditions have kindled several fires across the regio n, including ...
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Over 40 agencies helped battle wildfires in Monroe County
TELLICO PLAINS, Tenn. (WATE) — Crews were on the scene for hours battling wildfires in Monroe County. Windy Conditions proved ...
At least 2 wildfires reported in Tellico Plains, in Rafter Road and Coker Creek areas
One fire was near Rafter Road and Hwy 360/Unicoi Turnpike and another was near Coker Creek, according to emergency officials.
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How to watch Tennessee high school playoff boys basketball: Tyner vs. Tellico Plains, March 4
Tellico Plains and Tyner will hit the court on Tuesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Don't miss out on any of the action with ...
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Wildfire near Gatlinburg contained after burning two acres
A wildfire near Gatlinburg has been contained after burning two acres and threatening three structures, with the Gatlinburg ...
Schools in Tellico Plains area to be closed Wednesday due to wildfires, some bus routes not running
Monroe County Schools said a few schools will not open on March 5 due to wildfires in the Tellico Plains area.