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Officials announced the three fatalities at a news conference Tuesday afternoon. Gov. Bill Haslam said that “a lot of us have heavy hearts” and described the blaze as the largest in Tennessee in the last 100 years.
“It’s a little numbing to be honest with you to see the extent of the damage,” Haslam added.
Officials did not give any additional information about the victims, saying they were still working to identify them. Gatlinburg Fire Chief Greg Miller said that 14 people had also been transported to hospitals for injuries. He added that searchers had not yet reached all of the affected areas.
“We pray that we don’t experience any more fatalities,” Miller added.
The wildfires have damaged hundreds of buildings around the eastern Tennessee resort towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge in the last 24 hours, officials said.
"People were basically running for their lives," Gatlinburg Mayor Mike Werner, said in describing the scene in the resort city.
The fires were powered by drought conditions and high winds with gusts over 80 miles per hour. Miller did say that the wind has calmed down and "the worst is definitely over with."
40 Entries
Linda
December 7, 2016
The lost of a loved one is never easy, tragic lost can be devastating but we go on...because we have to, because our loved one would want us to...we go on. There will be many hills and valleys in the days, months, and years to come and eventually the sun will shine again and joyful memories will fill your heart and smiles will come and peace will come.
May the God of all comfort, family and friends give you strength to go on. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
J L
December 2, 2016
My condolences to the families that have lost loved ones during this time of grief.
December 2, 2016
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December 1, 2016
Please accept my deepest condolences
Soon God will wipe out the tears from our eyes
No more death , suffering no pain
Mr. & Mrs. Charles G, Turner, Sr. & Family
December 1, 2016
To All That Are Affected by The Tennessee Wild Fires
God Will Heal
By; Charles G. Turner, Sr.
When our lives are filled with turmoil and strife
Just pray to God
And he will heal and make things right
When things go wrong as they sometimes do
Just take it to the God
And he will see you through
Also remember during times of sickness and sorrow
And the pain seems to linger for so long
Just Know that when you take it to God
He will heal and make you strong
Charles A. Green
November 29, 2016
May God bless the families with thoughts of hope and peace. My heart goes out to you. (Jer. 29:11)
ANNA SMITH
December 1, 2016
MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL THE PEOPLE IN GATLINBURG AND PIGEON FORGE ESPECIALLY THE ONES WHO HAVE DIED.THESE ARE TWO WONDERFUL TOWNS THAT I HAVE VISITED MANY MANY TIMES. PRAYERS ARE WITH EVERYONE
Nancy Woodwell-Freedman
December 1, 2016
Prayers & thoughts are with the victims & their loved ones. May the victims rest in eternal peace & may the perpetual light shine upon them.
A Reed
December 1, 2016
My sympathies to the families of the victims in this tragic accident. My prayers are with them as they endure this sad time. May God be a source of strength and comfort. He will soon end death forever and he will wipe the tears from all faces.
December 1, 2016
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
December 1, 2016
Please accept my condolences. Know that the Father of tender mercies feel your pain and sorrow. At Isaiah 61:1,2 it reads: "He sent me (Jesus Christ) to bind up the brokenhearted, ... and To comfort all who mourn, ..."
December 1, 2016
Condolences to all the families who are mourning the loss of their loved ones. Our loving Heavenly Father promises to be "close to the brokenhearted and those crushed in spirit." May all the prayers offered on your behalf be comforting to you at this time.
Coleen Avery
November 30, 2016
So sad when something like this happens, but you may be soothed by knowing that they will spend Christmas with Jesus this year. Colleen Avery, Mt. Shasta
Pc Rodriguez
November 30, 2016
This has been a tragedy for so many! Our sincere condolences to the families. God has an earnest longing and desire to bring such ones back to life. The faithful man Job said - "If an able bodied man dies can he live again? You will call, and I myself shall answer you. For the work if your hands you will have a yearning"
November 30, 2016
What words do you say to comfort ones that lost so much. I will say a prayer that you can heal and move on.
LIZ
November 30, 2016
OUR HEARTS ARE HEAVY FOR ALL.
WE ARE PRAYING FOR ALL.
ONE DAY AT TIME SWEET JESUS.
Ann Marie S
November 30, 2016
Sorry to hear of the loss.
November 30, 2016
My condolences to all the families affected by this tragedy. May God be your strength in this time of deep sorrow. Psalms 18:6
November 30, 2016
Beloveds, I just heard the incredibly sad news! May you all be comforted by the hope of seeing these dear loved ones again in Paradise. (Luke23:43)
Carolyn Lawrence
November 30, 2016
At this difficult time in your life, I pray that GOD will grant you strength and peace to endure. Stay strong and know that GOD will not abandon you.(Her 13:5)
h r
November 30, 2016
Heartfelt condolences to the families who loss loved ones in the Tennessee Wildfires, may the God of mercy and all comfort be with you in these difficult times.
Scott Chamberland
November 30, 2016
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
November 30, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
November 30, 2016
My prayers are with you and your family.
J
November 30, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Melody Comrad
November 30, 2016
With deepest sympathy to the families, may the Lord comfort you in your grief giving you the strength to get through this time. It is never easy to lose our loved ones.
Pauline Lawhorn
November 29, 2016
REST IN PEACE YOU ARE WITH THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
November 29, 2016
Dear Family,we extend our
sympathy to you.May our
Lord and Savior give you
comfort and peace in your
hearts.
The Hall Family
S.C.
carlotta
November 29, 2016
My sincere condolences to the families, who loss their love one in this tragedy. May the God of all peace bring comfort to you all.
H T
November 29, 2016
May the God of all comfort provide strength and endurance for the family during this difficult time? (2 CORN 1:4
Diana Patton
November 29, 2016
May God be with the families who lost their special loved ones. My thoughts and prayers and condolences to the families. Psalm 23.
Barbara
November 29, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the families of this tragedy. During this time may God give you strength. Psalms 29:11
June Thibault
November 29, 2016
Prayers and thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy. The pictures are horrific as I have traveled to this wonderful state so many times and love the people. Know many are thinking of you at this time .
Adrian Barnette
November 29, 2016
We'll miss you !
Marie
November 29, 2016
I am so sorry for your losses. May these dear ones rest now and be safe in God's memory.
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