2 teens charged with Gatlinburg inferno

[terry78]

http://www.wcvb.com/article/two-arrested-in-connection-with-tennessee-fire/8475306


That is ****ed up. I went there in July for my family reunion now more than half the place is gone.

 

[Teelie]

I have a friend who used to live there but moved a few years ago. So surprising this is what it comes down to, two stupid teenagers.

 

[Marvolo]

I used to vacation there. Hard to believe its burned up. Dumb teens, drought, and fire dont mix well.

 

[chaseter]

http://www.wcvb.com/article/two-arrested-in-connection-with-tennessee-fire/8475306


That is ****ed up. I went there in July for my family reunion now more than half the place is gone.

I was there two weeks before the fire with my wife. We stayed up in a cabin. It's surreal and really sad for those that lost life and property.

 

[Muze]

it's kind of scary to think that two stupid kids can do ISIS-level damage w/o a plan, funding, or direction.

 

[Brother Jack]

Man, that's really unfortunate to hear. I had assumed it happened primarily due to lack of rain. I'm a Nashville native and I've been going to Gatlinburg for years. Beautiful mountain country now largely ravaged. People dead, homes destroyed. Hope these guys understand fully how much damage they've done.

 

[Krystal]

How do they prove arson?
They certainly aren't going to admit their intent. Won't they just say it was an accident -- a discarded match or cigarette.

 

[chaseter]

You can still do jail time for negligence.

 

[Donner]

it's kind of scary to think that two stupid kids can do ISIS-level damage w/o a plan, funding, or direction.

Wildfires are usually started by negligence or lightning. The fire in Fort McMurray in Alberta was likely started by a cigarette. When the conditions are right, you don't need much for a fire to grow out of control. It doesn't take genius level intellect.

And ISIS level damage means nothing. ISIS is just as stupid, if not more cowardly.