A MASS evacuation is underway in the Parkside Resort area of Knoxville, Tennessee as firefighters battle a massive blaze.
According to the Wears Valley Fire Department, the fire is near Little Cove Road and Pine Mountain Road in Pigeon Forge.
A post on the fire department's Facebook page provides additional information, encouraging residents to evacuate.
"If you are in Parkside Resort within a 2 mile radius of that location EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY.
"A temporary shelter is being set up at the Pigeon Forge Community Center. 170 Community Center Drive, Pigeon Forge."
Parkside Resort Operations manager Brandy Hanwell told WATE the fire is on resort property.
The resort released a statement on its Facebook page.
"As many are aware there has been a brush fire at Parkside resort. At this time we have evacuated the resort but there have been no structure fires.
Most read in US News
PUT TO DEATH 
Oklahoma death row inmate dies by lethal injection after massive last meal
School spirit club mom 'had sex with NINE students as young as 14'
Woman, 32, falls overboard from cruise ship sparking desperate search
I was arrested for putting flowers at fiancée’s grave – now I'm facing a trial
"Fortunately it is now raining and we feel confident this will be contained shortly.
"We will update Everyone as we obtain new information."
Dave Dierks, Chief Meteorologist for WCYB, tweeted that it looks like rain is headed towards that area.
The situation remains ongoing at this time.
More to follow…
For the latest news on this story keep checking back at Sun Online.
The-sun.com is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sport news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheUSSun.
Source: Read Full Article
