- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Gatlinburg, TN suffers severe wildfire damage; 13 people confirmed dead
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:38 am to madmaxvol
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:38 am to madmaxvol
quote:
quote:
Just heard that Leconte Lodge and shelter are gone.
That sucks. I'm waiting to hear news about the old structures along Roaring Fork. They are right in the middle of the worst of it, so my gut is telling me that they are probably gone, too.
Yeah, that's really sad there.
1
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:40 am to gmrkr5
quote:
that seems like a bit of an exaggeration...
You think?
I remember staying at the Park Vista on youth trips the week after Christmas years ago. Back then I think it might have been a marriott? And as a kid, staying at Zoders motel And then taking my family there a few times. It looks to be OK, thankfully, at least according to it's facebook page.
Just a sad situation.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:41 am to SSpaniel
quote:
it take for the forest to recover? As in, how long before it looks like it's "supposed to look" if that makes sense?
burns are great for the forrest. It will come back in the spring, and prosper better than ever. It is all the structures that cant be replaced. Like all the old houses and churches that have been there hundreds of years built by the settlers there. All those that were on roaring fork and in the park are the things that cant be replaced. If someone did set these fires i hope they find out who, and set them on fire
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:42 am to Roll Tide Ravens
Holy shite that's terrifying
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:42 am to oleyeller
Just saw a video of the aquarium general manager saying the building was saved and their staff is back inside.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:42 am to SSpaniel
quote:
You think? I remember staying at the Park Vista on youth trips the week after Christmas years ago. Back then I think it might have been a marriott? And as a kid, staying at Zoders motel And then taking my family there a few times. It looks to be OK, thankfully, at least according to it's facebook page. Just a sad situation.
I talked to people in Knoxville this morning that said it was bad, but not that bad.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:45 am to Y.A. Tittle
quote:
Just heard that Leconte Lodge and shelter are gone.
This is not true. The Lodge is being protected at this time from what I have heard. Fires are close but it hasn't burned
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:45 am to TigersSEC2010
That was scary. If you stay, you die. If the car stalls you die.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:47 am to oleyeller
Fires are not good for all types of trees
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:51 am to oleyeller
quote:
All those that were on roaring fork
are these the old vacant houses with the US GOV signage on them?
edit: i'm thinking of elkmont...
This post was edited on 11/29/16 at 10:55 am
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:53 am to Roll Tide Ravens
that guy ran a stop sign.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:55 am to gmrkr5
quote:
This is not true. The Lodge is being protected at this time from what I have heard. Fires are close but it hasn't burned
Good deal. Thanks.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:56 am to Y.A. Tittle
GSMNP said Lodge is fine they are protecting it and it's privately managed so there will be resources available to save it.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:57 am to Chad504boy
Roaring Fork church is gone with most of the structures. In laws have a condo at Tree Tops. Still waiting on news if it. Reports are they will not be allowed into that area for 1-3 days.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:59 am to MississippiTiger
What is sad is people left to go to dinner last night and fires kept them from going back to get their pets and or got separated from family members.
National Park will report on lost structures sometime today
National Park will report on lost structures sometime today
This post was edited on 11/29/16 at 11:00 am
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:59 am to MississippiTiger
quote:
Roaring Fork church is gone with most of the structures. In laws have a condo at Tree Tops. Still waiting on news if it. Reports are they will not be allowed into that area for 1-3 days.
makes me sick. My favorite place is roaring fork.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 11:05 am to SSpaniel
The forest will be booming in the spring. The SE naturally has a wild fire season in the late spring, but we suppress it. Because of that, times like this are extreme. The native plants will excel the next few years. There are many species that rely on the fires for survival.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 11:06 am to AUCE05
hot tub business should do well
Posted on 11/29/16 at 11:13 am to TheFonz
This is sad to hear. Been to Gatlinburg once about a couple of weeks after the 9/11 attacks. Was heading there from Nashville and ran into construction so we got off and passed through Alcoa and took the Scenic Route. Stayed at the Zoder's Inn just walking distance to the aquarium. We didn't get to stay long though due to a family illness. Would like to go back.
Prayers to all involved.
Prayers to all involved.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 11:15 am to oleyeller
the poor people of Sevier county, they rely on the tourism industry to make a living. this just breaks my heart.
Page 13 of 22
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News