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R. WHITLOCK
his November, the State of Tennessee saw the rise of a devastating wildfire. We all watched as the fire grew in strength, shifted direction in the wind, and began to bear down on the historic town of Gatlinburg. For a short time, the worst was feared. The fire appeared to be a perfect concoction of terrible drought conditions, civilian stupidity, and unpredictable wind gusts. Pictures were released of buildings on fire, roadways lined by flames, and a mountainside that looked like a war-zone. Luckily, the experts in the area acted swiftly, and corrected. Gatlinburg was almost completely saved, the fires receded, and we finally got those beautifully nourishing gifts from the sky. Those lucky enough to see it regularly refer to it as rain. www.SouthernTrout.com l Southern Trout l March 2017 l 137