TELLICO PLAINS, Tenn. (WVLT / WOKI) Evacuation orders are lifted in Monroe County as emergency crews continue to fight several brush fires.
The fires broke out Tuesday and burned over 300 acres.
Crews are still fighting to contain some fires, despite some help from rain but they do have them under control.
Rafter Road Fire
100 acres burning
50% contained
Holder Cemetery Road Fire
200 acres burning
15% contained
1 structure lost
Road is impassable
Cherokee National Forest
Ranger station saved, slight damage to outbuildings and equipment
Lake Heights
1 structure lost
Road impassable
Road Closures
Fires and fire response have closed the following roads:
Lake Heights
Old Furnace
Holder Cemetery Road
The following agencies and groups are assisting in the response.
All local fire departments, EMS, rescue squads, police departments, E-911 Dispatch and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department
Tri-State Mutual Aid
Tennessee Mutual Aid System Response
Tennessee Forestry & U.S. Forestry
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA)
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)
American Red Cross
Monroe County Schools
Local churches
Monroe County Government & Town of Tellico Plains Government
Tennessee Agricultural Crime Unit
Tennessee Highway Patrol
Important Information
Monroe County 911 said anyone who needs help from the Red Cross can call 423-807-6988.
Anyone in Tellico Plains who needs a place to stay after the evacuations are lifted can call city hall at 423-253-2333. The Tellico Plains Community Center is acting as a drop-off point for water, food and snacks for those affected.
The schools in the Tellico Plains area will be closed.
