Burn permits not being issued Sevier County due to elevated wildfire risk

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Burn permits are not being issued in Sevier County due to an elevated wildfire risk.
WATE 6 On Your Side

Gatlinburg swears in new fire chief, promotes new lieutenant

In late 2025, Gray was announced as the new Gatlinburg Fire Chief, following the retirement of Chief Charlie Cole. Gray ...

Quick-thinking keeps fire from spreading at Sevierville apartment, SFD says

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Sevierville Fire Department is crediting quick-thinking from residents at an apartment ...
WATE 6 On Your Side

Seymour Volunteer Fire Department begins search for new chief

SEYMOUR, Tenn. (WATE) — The Seymour Volunteer Fire Department is searching for a new fire chief after their current chief announced his retirement. John Linsenbigler will retire in the spring of 2026 ...

Sevier County firefighters helping Pittman Center Volunteer Fire Department as they experience a volunteer shortage

The department was down to three active volunteers and are looking to get more community members involved in the department.
Hosted on MSN

Two homes damaged, evacuations lifted in Sevier County due to brush fires

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday some residents were asked to evacuate because of multiple brush fires which damaged two homes. The Sevier County Emergency ...