UPDATE (Sunday 3 p.m.): A brush fire on Lookout Mountain is still smoldering, but it is 100% contained, according to the National Park Service. Smoke could still be seen coming from the mountain ...

April and May, forest fire wardens and local fire companies become busy with brush fires and larger forest fires. This springtime danger comes when bright sun, strong winds and warming temperatures ...

We’re often asked why we staff a fire lookout. Our reasons aren ... manmade distractions disappear. Our tower has been visited by horned lizards, elk, mountain lions and a mama bear with ...