VIDEO: A fire was confirmed at Anakeesta on Wednesday night.
According to a spokesperson from Anakeesta, a fire broke out near a construction site at the attraction. WATE’s weather cameras were showing the large flames in the area. The Gatlinburg Fire Department and Gatlinburg Police Department responded to the scene around 9:23 p.m. According to Gatlinburg Police Department spokesperson Seth Butler, crews found a 12-foot by 12-foot structure fully engulfed in flames. The structure was in an area inaccessible to the public, the Anakeesta spokesperson said.
Crews were able to extinguish the fire. “Our team is thankful for the quick response of the Gatlinburg Fire Department and Gatlinburg Police. Crews are working to extinguish those flames. Right now, information is limited, but we will keep you updated as we learn more,“ Anakeesta said in a statement.