Tennessee wildfires devastate Gatlinburg, death toll rises to 4

SEVIERVILLE, TN (WFXB) –  New video has been released showing the devastating aftermath — caused by deadly, large wildfires in Gatlinburg.

Many lost everything from their homes to their cars as fires charred the land.  The death toll has risen to 4.

More than a dozen others are recovering from injuries. Meantime — recovery efforts are slowly getting underway in the county. Thousands are now without power and more than 14,000 have fled the region or are staying in shelters.