Smokies campsite, trails closed as 45-acre wildfire burns near Rabbit Creek Trail

Smokies campsite, trails closed as 45-acre wildfire burns near Rabbit Creek Trail

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Several trails are closed in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park due to a wildfire near Rabbit Creek Trail and northwest of Backcountry Campsite 16. The fire was first reported Sunday afternoon. As of Monday evening, it is estimated at 45.8 acres in size with roughly 50% of the fire line [...]

Firefighters continue to suppress the Rabbit Creek Fire in Park

Firefighters continue to suppress the Rabbit Creek Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The fire is 47.5 acres and is 25 percent contained. Crews continue to establish and reinforce fire line around the perimeter.