Sequatchie – Woodcock Road
ACRES BURNED
593
STATE
Tennessee
ORIGIN COUNTY
Sequatchiecontainment
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35.3260067236622, -85.4482845985299
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2025-03-23
TIMELINE
2 days
March 23
Detected
March 25
LAST UPDATED
Incident Data
CAUSE
Undetermined: Undetermined (remarks required)
BEHAVIOR
MinimalPRIMARY FUEL TYPE?
Hardwood LitterDescription
Woodcock Rd, Herron Rd, Hobbstown Rd.
Response
Lead Protecting AGENCY
DVF
TOTAL PERSONNEL
26
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP
Private
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2025-03-26 08:08:39.7593892025-03-26 08:08:39.759389
1. Start Time & Info
**Start Date/Time/Location** The Sequatchie - Woodcock Road Fire ignited on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in the early afternoon on Woodcock Road in Sequatchie County, Tennessee[2][4][5]. **Size and Containment** As of the latest reports, the fire has burned approximately 450 acres and is now nearly 100% contained, with some sources indicating 80% containment as of Monday late afternoon[1][3][5]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** The fire rapidly spread up the mountain due to wind-driven conditions, reaching nearly 500 acres. The rough terrain and weather conditions posed significant challenges for the firefighting efforts[2][3][4]. **Containment Efforts** Multiple fire departments, including Dunlap, Southend, West Valley, Luminary, Crossroads, Fredonia Mountain, Altamont, Palmer, Pikeville, Whitwell, and Whitwell Mountain, have been involved in the response. Three tanker planes from Florida assisted by dropping red dye to help smother the flames. Rainfall late Sunday into early Monday also aided in the firefighting efforts[1][2][4].
2. Evacuations & Closures
**Evacuations and Sheltering:** **Evacuation Orders** An evacuation order was issued for the Bluff View area and the Fredonia Mountain Nature Resort[4]. **Evacuation Warnings** While specific warning areas are not detailed, residents in the vicinity of the fire were advised to be prepared for potential evacuations. **Evacuation Shelters** The Flattop Mountain Baptist Church was opened as a shelter for evacuees[3]. **Estimated Number of People Impacted** The exact number of people impacted is not specified, but multiple homes and outbuildings were affected. **Road and Infrastructure Closures:** - No specific road closures are mentioned, but residents are advised to avoid non-essential travel to allow firefighters room to work. **For more information, visit:** - [SValleyNow.com's Sequatchie County Fire updates]: https://svalleynow.com/2025/03/24/latest-on-sequatchie-county-fire/ - [Local 3 News updates on the Sequatchie County Fire]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1LuYcRowS8 - [Sequatchie Post reports on the fire]: Mentioned in [4], but no direct link provided.
3. Current Impact
**Impacts:** **Injuries and Fatalities** There have been no major injuries reported, although one person was admitted to the hospital for smoke inhalation[3]. **Structures Impacted** Multiple homes suffered heat damage, and more than a dozen outbuildings were impacted by the fire[1][2][3]. **School and Business Closures** No specific school or business closures are mentioned, but the fire's impact on local communities is significant. **Notable Impacts** The fire has had a substantial impact on the local community, with residents describing it as the largest wildfire in the area for several years[1][2][3]. **Safety Concerns:** **Power Outages** There are no reports of power outages directly related to the fire. **Water Safety** No specific water safety concerns have been reported. **Burn Bans** A general advisory to avoid outdoor burning due to extreme fire danger is implied, though not explicitly stated. **Air Quality** While not detailed, residents are advised to be cautious of smoke from the fire, particularly those with respiratory conditions[3].
4. Current Outlook
**Containment Projections** The fire is nearing 100% containment, with ongoing efforts to ensure the fire is fully controlled. Firefighters are expected to continue monitoring the area overnight to prevent any further spread[1][3][5]. **Weather and Wind Warnings** The fire was significantly influenced by wind conditions, but as of the latest reports, the immediate threat from winds has diminished. However, the area remains under caution due to the potential for future wildfires given the current weather conditions[2][3].
5. Weather info
**Cause** The cause of the fire is believed to be someone burning leaves at the base of the mountain on Woodcock Road, though this is still under investigation[1][2][3]. **Weather and Climate** The fire was fueled by wind-driven conditions and rough terrain. The area experienced periods of strong winds that exacerbated the fire's spread. Rainfall late Sunday into early Monday helped in containing the fire, but the overall weather conditions remained conducive to wildfires[1][2][4].
Citations
['https://svalleynow.com/2025/03/24/latest-on-sequatchie-county-fire/', 'https://svalleynow.com/2025/03/24/update-on-sundays-huge-wildfire/', 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1LuYcRowS8', 'https://svalleynow.com/2025/03/23/huge-fire-on-daus-mountain/', 'https://fires.cornea.is/fire/sequatchie-woodcock-road/']