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Dolly Parton's iconic Tennessee theme park is surrounded by wildfires. Dollywood theme park and resort in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. has been evacuated. A mandatory evacuation also took place in neighboring Gatlinburg, Tenn., for residents and tourists.

The National Guard was being put in place to help with the evacuations for the Level 3 state of emergency that was issued. There has not been any direct damage to Dollywood, as homes and structures in the area are being burned down.

Fox reported Gatlinburg Fire Chief Greg Miller said:
Parton recently joined Smokey Bear for a fire prevention Public Service Announcement.
Parton explained ways people can help to prevent wildfires in the PSA with Smokey Bear. Parton said:

“This extended drought has

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