Flint Gap Fire estimated to be 16.3 acres due to more accurate mapping

Date:
August 30, 2024
Contact:Katie Liming

GATLINBURG, Tenn.-Great Smoky Mountains National Park continues initial attack efforts on the Flint Gap Fire. Yesterday, firefighters were able to walk the perimeter to map the fire. The fire is now estimated to be 16.3 acres due to the more accurate mapping. Today, crews will continue to monitor fire activity and to identify areas in which crews can safety confine and contain the fire.

The park received a report of the fire near Hannah Mountain, south of Abrams Creek, the evening of Aug. 26. The Flint Gap Fire is burning in a remote area of the park primarily in undergrowth in steep terrain. No structures are threatened at this time. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Parson Branch Road as well as some park trails and backcountry campsites are currently closed due to fire activity. Check our website for road closures and other updates before visiting the park.

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