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National Park trails reopened after wildfire
NOVEMBER 17, 2016 at 9:59 a.m.
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK — Several trails that had previously been closed due to a 0.25-acre wildfire near the summit of the Chimney Tops Trail have been reopened: Chimney Tops Trail, Sugarland Mountain Trail, Huskey Gap Trail, and Road Prong Trail.
Fire danger remains high throughout the park. Visitors are reminded of the current ban on all campfires and use of fire grills throughout the park. No use of wood or charcoal fires is permitted. In addition, park visitors are reminded to extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, and pipes and dispose of them in appropriate containers.
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Published November 17, 2016 |
