Reports of roadside smoke near Big Ridge State Park

Heard on: Union County Sheriff, Fire and EMS

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Copy, engine 61.

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If you don't mind,

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change all the way up to Hickory Valley because I received three different calls.

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They said they saw smoke coming out.

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They did one yellow level two.

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I can't find anything.

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I'm all the way to Hickory Valley.

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I'm going up, I guess.

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They were advising it was literally on the edge of the roadway.

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Two, three spots.

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Okay.

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I'm going up just a little bit farther.

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I haven't received any more calls since I told them to stay off.

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But I got three of those real close together.

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This is 18.

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Go ahead.

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Are you before or after Hickory Drive?

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I'm on 61,

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coming up past Hickory Valley, actually at the entrance of Big Ridge,

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State Park Road.

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Can I turn around?

5/13/2026 01:00 PM

Fire & Arson

Big Ridge State Park, 1015 Big Ridge Park Rd, Maynardville, TN 37807

Reports of roadside smoke near Big Ridge State Park

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of smoke visible near Hickory Valley and Big Ridge State Park Road. Units searched the area but were unable to locate an active fire source.

Reports of roadside smoke near Big Ridge State Park

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