What is happening with the fire at Parkside Resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee?

ON Thursday, February 17, 2022 the Parkside Resort in Tennessee saw mass evacuations.

The Pigeon Forge hotel was instructed to evacuate its guest due to a massive fire.

Parkside Resort/FacebookThe Parkside Resort in Tennessee had a fire on site on February 17, 2022[/caption]

What is happening with the fire at Parkside Resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee?

The Wears Valley Fire Department issued an evacuation order in the area of Parkside Resort just after 6pm on Thursday, according to Wate.

According to the fire department the blaze is near Little Cove Road and Pine Mountain Road in Pigeon Forge.

The fire department also took to their Facebook page to update the community.

“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 the local nesws outlet that the fire is on resort property and first responders have already evacuated more than 200 people.

“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.

“Fortunately, it is now raining and we feel confident this will be contained shortly,” the resort said on Facebook.

@LoriMorganCo3/TwitterMore than 200 people have already been evacuated outside of the resort area on Thursday[/caption]

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