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Wildfires force evacuations as Gatlinburg burns

GATLINBURG, TN (WOWO): The Tennessee city of Gatlinburg is being ravaged by wildfires brought on by drought and gusty winds, with at least 14,000 people evacuated so far.

WBIR-TV reports that so far nobody has been killed, but half the city, including many landmarks and homes, have been destroyed.

Fox News reports that includes a hotel and an apartment complex, and the fires are currently threatening the popular Dollywood resort.

You can find a rundown on the damage here.

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