Wildfires Case Study: Tennessee Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Tennessee wildfire?
A
November 2016
2
Q
What was the cause of the wildfire?
A
Arson by 2 juveniles
3
Q
Where in Tennessee was particularly affected?
A
Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge
4
Q
What were the primary impacts of the fire?
A
2,400 businesses/homes/structures destroyed
20,000 acres of the great Smokey mountains scorched
5
Q
What were the secondary impacts of the fire?
A
14,000 people forced to evacuate
5,000 customers without power
Trees & powerlines falling
6
Q
What were the responses to the fire?
A
Evacuation ordered for residents and tourists
