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RAW VIDEO: Drone footage shows Paradise Camp Fire aftermath from above
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Camp Fire: Death toll rises to 29, matches deadliest in California history | Updates
The Butte County sheriff has confirmed 6 additional deaths from the Camp Fire, bringing the death toll to 29.
Wildfire
Man who lost wife & daughters in Gatlinburg wildfire files federal lawsuit
In a 148-page lawsuit filed with the U.S. District Court in Knoxville, Reed is suing the U.S. government in the death of his wife and two daughters for more than $13 million. Another man is suing for the loss of his home and property.
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PHOTO: See western wildfire smoke cross U.S. on jet stream
This image taken by a satellite on Monday clearly shows the direct path of the smoke from the west coast fires that stretch across the entire country.
Crime
State charges dropped in Smokies arson that led to Sevier fire disaster
State arson charges have been dropped against two teen boys who authorities said set a blaze Nov. 23 that grew into an inferno that swept into Gatlinburg and parts of Sevier County five days later.
Local News
Smoky Mountain wildfires: the first week
All major roadways are expected to be open when the city of Gatlinburg reopens to the general public at 7 a.m. Friday.
Local News
They were surrounded by fire, but Ripley's animals are safe
As of midnight Tuesday, Ryan DeSear, General Manager of the aquarium, told 10News that the building was still standing, that all workers were evacuated, but he is very concerned about the 10,518 animals left behind.
Music
How Dolly Parton mobilized country music for wildfire victims
Dolly Parton had just walked off stage after a rendition of her famous "Jolene" with Miley Cyrus on NBC's "The Voice" on a Wednesday late last month when she was given the news: The Smoky Mountains were burning. Her mountains — the ones she grew up in and still calls home, the mountains where her brothers and sisters live, that surround her Dollywood theme park — were on fire.
Wildfire
What you need to know for Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountains Rise telethon
Wildfire
Two juveniles charged in Smokies wildfire investigation
Authorities have charged two juveniles in connection with the fires that started last month in the Chimney Tops area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and swept through Sevier County, killing 14 and causing injuries or illnesses to more than 190.
Wildfire
An emotional day as Gatlinburg families return to find what's left of home
Wildfire
Couple, 82, survive by hiking out of fire on foot
A remarkable story of survival emerged this week involving a Gatlinburg couple in their 80s.
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