According to Tellico Plains Mayor Marilyn Parker, all wildfires in the Tellico Plains area have been contained, with no reports of burning structures or injuries. Monroe County officials say they remain thankful for the recent rainfall,

Evacuation orders have been lifted after wildfires were deemed under control in Monroe County Wednesday morning. According to Monroe County Mayor Mitch Ingram, one home was lost in the fire, and two first responders suffered minor injuries.

Fire crews are continuing to monitor areas for potential hot spots in Tellico Plains after wildfires spread for hours beginning Tuesday morning through Wednesday.

MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Several areas have been asked to evacuate after a wildfire has spread across 50 acres in Tellico Plains. The areas being asked to evacuate include: According to Monroe County Mayor Mitch Ingram, a fire was reported on Highway 360 shortly after 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Agencies responded to two wildfires in Tellico Plains Tuesday afternoon that encompassed 100 acres and prompted evacuations. The evacuations were for Rafter Road, Lake Heights Road, Highway 360 and Smokey Run Road to Center Presbyterian Church.

Crews in Monroe County are working to contain a 50-acre wildfire near Tellico Plains. Friends of the late Hollywood star Gene Hackman made a telling admission on his status days following his death. Hackman,