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Gatlinburg aquarium gives an update on animals after devastating wildfires

Photos: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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Photos: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
By Jennifer Brett
Nov 29, 2016

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Wildfires fueled by high winds roared through parts of the Great Smoky Mountains, burning the doorstep of the Dollywood theme park, destroying a resort and chasing thousands of people from their homes. In its ashy wake were scorched cars and buildings, and soot-covered debris covered in a smoky haze, the Associated Press reported .

But Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies posted a hopeful update Tuesday afternoon. All its animals are safe.

NEW: Gatlinburg attraction's owners aren't sure if their building survived

Earlier reports were harrowing.

The aquarium also shared this user's video showing the town under smoky siege:

Photos: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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