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Prescribed burn planned for Cataloochee Valley on November 18
November 17, 2025 · Source: National Park Service
The National Park Service plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the Cataloochee Valley area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Tuesday, November 18, weather permitting. Fire managers intend to burn approximately 89 acres across six fields to reduce hazardous fuels, restore native meadow habitats and maintain the historic landscape of the valley.
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Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.