The anniversary approaches. What caused the devastating fire that November night?
Dry conditions, wind and a hard-to-reach fire created hell on earth in 2016
The fires caught local and federal officials unprepared
It sadly claimed the lives of 14 people
And caused millions in damages
Two boys were arrested, but charges against them were later dropped
Investigators determined that wind and other factors contributed to the tragedy
And the lack of an early notice was the most critical failure of all
Read the full story about the Gatlinburg fires and how Dolly Parton helped those affected