Wildfires roar through Great Smoky Mountains

Smoke surrounds a home as seen from aboard a National Guard helicopter near Gatlinburg, Tenn. Thousands of people have fled deadly wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and a resort in the Great Smoky Mountains.

(Erik Schelzig / Associated Press)

Nov. 30, 2016 7:49 AM PT

Wildfires roar through Great Smoky Mountains

Burned structures are seen from aboard a National Guard helicopter near Gatlinburg, Tenn.

(Erik Schelzig / Associated Press)

In this aerial photo, smoke rises from destroyed buildings at the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa above Gatlinburg, Tenn.

(Paul Efird / Associated Press)

Trevor Cates walks through the remains of the fellowship hall of his church, the Banner Missionary Baptist Church, after fire swept through Gatlinburg, Tenn.

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