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fire sucks. my brother just went through this last year in Californias Sierra foothills "Butte fire". 70,000 acres burned and it basically ended 100 yards from my brothers property.

 

The fact remains some Scum Bags are intentionally setting these fires. How twisted can these people be to destroy our forests, wildlife and property? I'd like to see one of these arsonists in the cross hairs of my rifle scope.

 

Man I have spent a lot of time in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Born and raised about 45 minutes from there. I remember sitting on the balcony of our hotel on our honeymoon looking at Mount LeCont.
My dad who lives in Jacksboro has said quite a bit that it has been very dry this summer. Praying for some rain and the safety of all those involved.

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Wow sorry to hear about this latest problem buddy. Just remember if it comes your way "THINGS" can be replaced "LOVED ONES CAN NOT" keep you and them safe before anything else.

 

Stay safe Bruce.

 

i.rant, all roads to Gatlinburg are closed to traffic open just to emergency vehicles.Bruce.

 

Thoughts are with those affected. I just checked out the news, and there's a lot of sad pictures of destroyed houses.

 

Gary the 56 Chrysler yes the dodge polara no the carbs off it.Thanks.Bruce.

 

junkyardjeff, there haven't been any deaths reported yet but there have been burned people our hospitals cant handle here and were sent to Vanderbuilt hospital.Bruce.

 

Holy crap Bruce, just saw this, hope you will be ok. I passed by it a couple times, never occurred to me it would be a thread about wildfires in November, but then I live in the PNW, it rains from mid sept on.

 

I just heard on the noon news one fellow up there lost 4 antique cars to the fire with his home up there..Bruce.

 

be safe Bruce.

 

Gas up the old cars,let the daily drivers stay behind since they can be replaced much easier.

 

Stay safe Bruce. I have an old friend there in or near Sevierville. He and his family moved there from Jacksonville, Fl a few years ago to escape the hurricanes down there Glad you mentioned the cell phone problem, and it makes sense. I had considered calling him since I heard of the fires there, but I'll wait now, I guess
His name is Eddie Spinks, and he's in the auto air suspension component repair business, rebuilds pumps and bags, mostly for OT OEM use. IIRC, his business is American Air Suspension, or something similar. Sevierville isn't real big, so maybe you know of him.
Hope the rain comes in time to save your place.

 

Bruce, I'm sorry to hear about the fires you are having to deal with in & around your area....I worked in the forest industry most of my life, and dealt with fires up close & personal.... more than I care to remember--------------please be safe!!!...fires don't play by any set of rules!....I'll definitely keep your area & neighbors in my prayers!

 

Stay safe Bruce.
Some down here think our quakes are scary, but fires on this scale have got to be real scary.
Glad to read of no deaths so far.

 

Scary business. I can only hope for the best for you, your family and neighbours. Stay safe, please don't do anything foolish, if it is time to leave it is time to leave.

Best of Luck.

 

Gatlinburg Welcome Center sign. HRP

 

GOD PLEASE HELP ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY THIS TRAGEDY

 

Yikes. Just saw this. Stay safe Bruce, and all others affected by this.

 

Be safe Bruce. Those fires are so unpredictable. My biggest worry living in the mountains. Close one here a couple years ago. Hope for the best for you and all the people in the area.

 

Heard about it this AM, thought of you. Be safe

 

Bruce, 51 chevy and everyone else. We are praying for you guys. Keep us posted, and please stay safe! If the fire gets to close, please leave early. We can replace the old cars, but we cant replace, you! Ron...

 

Bob, we go right by you when we take our grandaughter back to N.C. some good antiquing over there too.Stay safe buddy.Bruce.

 

Thanks we have another cold front coming thru tomorrow with winds picking up again and some mean storms going to be here around daybreak.I went in to town for a new chain saw blade just in case and while stopped at a light I saw about 10 low boy trailers with forestery bulldozers on them headed for Gatlinburg. Bruce.

 

WOWH.R.P. My wife posted on face book yesterday how thick the smoke was coming thru town here.Bruce.

 

Thanks r2c1.Even the park rangers here for the last 30 years say they never saw anything like this so bad. Bruce.

 

After this all settles down, let's make a plan for coffee and some chat the next time you make the run by us.
Wind began picking up around 2 P.M. today, now after 5 p.m., still strong winds here again, much like last night.
Be safe.

 

Rainin' like a bugger here on the Island, sending some down to you guys.

 

Just confirmed on the evening new.3 people have died in this fire so far.3 were burned and our hospitals couldn't handle them and sent them off to Vanderbuilt Hospital.Bruce.