GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Firefighters have found a body in the remains of a building that burned in downtown Gatlinburg, officials said.
The fire on Sunday caused extensive damage to a block of businesses and left some with only charred debris, news outlets reported, citing a statement from the city. It also led officials to warn motorists to be cautious while traveling to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park through the city.
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Crews found one person dead inside the structure while working to extinguish the blaze, according to a press release from the city. The identity of the person hasn’t been confirmed, officials said.
The owner plans to have a contractor demolish what’s left of the damaged building, the city said.
Authorities are still trying to determine what caused the fire.
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