Rain Helps Contain Claiborne Co. Wildfire

Tennessee Division of Forestry officials said the fire currently poses no danger to homes. (Pexels)

Rain Helps Contain Claiborne Co. Wildfire

Tazewell, TN (WOKI) Tennessee forestry officials say rain has helped contain a wildfire that broke out Sunday night on Powell Mountain in Claiborne County.

According to the Division of Forestry, the fire broke out on the south side of the mountain near Snake Hollow Road, scorching 66 acres before it was 100% contained just ahead of noon on Monday.

Officials say the fire currently poses no danger to homes and that overnight rain and snow helped suppress the flames.

“A line was completed on the East flank cutting off the head, and a fortunate rainfall/snowfall event raised relative humidities and fuel moisture considerably, causing the fire to die down,” forestry officials said. “Further rainfall aided in extinguishing slow moving backing fires, although heavy fuels and dead trees/snags continued to burn throughout the night.”

The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation.

Tennessee Division of Forestry officials said the fire currently poses no danger to homes. (Pexels)

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