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Large Woods Fire Breaks Out On Fredonia Mountain In Sequatchie County; Evacuation Underway

  • Sunday, March 23, 2025

Over 300 acres were burning Sunday afternoon on Fredonia Mountain in Sequatchie County.

Evacuations were underway as some homes and businesses were threatened.

Flat Mountain Baptist Church was opened for the evacuees.

A no burn order had been in effect as the fire risk increased.

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