Wildfire burns outside Great Smoky Mountains

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) - March 18, 2013

Ben Bryson, a fire resources coordinator with the Tennessee Division of Forestry, says the 145-acre fire was first reported around 5 p.m. EDT Sunday in Sevier County.

Bryson says two National Guard helicopters are being dispatched Monday to help fight the fire, which has been contained and isn't expected to spread.

Bryson says some of the cabins were occupied and about 150 to 200 people were evacuated, but no injuries were reported.

The area is home country star Dolly Parton's Dollywood theme park, which Bryson says is not being threatened by the fire.

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