Air and ground crews respond to 50-acre brush fire near Tellico Plains, evacuation notification issued for some

Evacuation ordered as crews fight 50-acre wildfire near Tellico Plains

Crews in Monroe County are working to contain a 50-acre wildfire near Tellico Plains.

Air and ground crews respond to 50-acre brush fire near Tellico Plains, evacuation notification issued for some

The fire is near Rafter Road and Hwy 360/Unicoi Turnpike.

Several areas near Tellico Plains forced to evacuate due to 50 acre wildfire

MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Several areas have been asked to evacuate after a wildfire has spread across 50 acres in Tellico Plains. The areas being asked to evacuate include: Rafter Road Lake Heights Road Highway 360 Smokey Run Road to Center Presbyterian Church According to Monroe County Mayor Mitch Ingram, a fire was reported on Highway 360 shortly after 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Due to hind winds and an unstable environment, the…