SkyLand Ranch fire: Two barns destroyed in Sevierville, animals housed safe

At least two large barns were destroyed in an early morning fire on Friday at SkyLand Ranch in Sevierville, officials said.

Sevierville Fire Chief Matt Henderson said the blaze was reported around 2:21 a.m (local time) after passersby noticed a glow along the ridge. By the time crew reached the scene, both barns were fully engulfed in flames, reported WBIR.

Sevierville Police officers arrived first and assisted in evacuating the animals. Henderson added that the park’s owners were out of town at the time of the fire.

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