Renegade Mountain Wildfire in Cumberland County Prompts Evacuation

Renegade Mountain wildfire in Cumberland County prompts evacuation (Courtesy: WVLT / Live 5)

Renegade Mountain Wildfire in Cumberland County Prompts Evacuation

Renegade Mountain wildfire in Cumberland County prompts evacuation (Courtesy: WVLT / Live 5)

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A 15 acre fire in the Renegade Mountain area of Cumberland County has prompted an evacuation.

Officials with the Crossville and Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency are asking people to avoid the area and have set up a temporary shelter at Crab Orchard Christian Church at 217 Wheeler Lane.

Officials report that two duplexes have been destroyed in the fire, with more structures at risk of burning.

Though they believe the majority of the fire has been contained, they added that the western side of the fire is difficult to contain due to rough terrain.

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Renegade Mountain Wildfire in Cumberland County Prompts Evacuation

Renegade Mountain wildfire in Cumberland County prompts evacuation (Courtesy: WVLT / Live 5)

Renegade Mountain Wildfire in Cumberland County Prompts Evacuation

Renegade Mountain wildfire in Cumberland County prompts evacuation (Courtesy: WVLT / Live 5)

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A 15 acre fire in the Renegade Mountain area of Cumberland County has prompted an evacuation.

Officials with the Crossville and Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency are asking people to avoid the area and have set up a temporary shelter at Crab Orchard Christian Church at 217 Wheeler Lane.

Officials report that two duplexes have been destroyed in the fire, with more structures at risk of burning.

Though they believe the majority of the fire has been contained, they added that the western side of the fire is difficult to contain due to rough terrain.