EMA officials said that people from 70 homes were evacuated. “Several structures have been impacted by the wildfires, but we are grateful to report that there is no loss of life at this time,” Monroe County Mayor Mitch Ingram said. As of 5 a.m. Wednesday morning, crews were monitoring four fires in Monroe County.

TELLICO PLAINS, Tenn. (WATE) — Crews were on the scene for hours battling wildfires in Monroe County. Windy Conditions proved to be a challenge for first responders. The rain happening overnight Wednesday aided crews in battling the fires. Tellico Plains Mayor Marilyn Parker said several agencies helped in containing the fire.