DUFF, TN (WLAF) – The smoke that filtered into La Follette on Thursday afternoon is from a wildfire on Westbourne Road. Officials say the fire started Wednesday afternoon and grew from five acres to 115 acres by the next day.

As of late Thursday, the fire had been 100% contained. Crews with the Tennessee Division of Forestry fought the fire.

City of La Follette Fire Chief Jimmy Pack announced Thursday afternoon that no burn permits will be issued inside the City until further notice. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 03/04/2022-6AM)