1. Authorities confirmed at least 10 people were killed as result of the wildfires.
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2. Approximately 14,000 people were evacuated from the Gatlinburg area.
3. Authorities believe the wildfires were started by a person.
4. The wildfires started in the Great Smoky Mountains before spreading to Gatlinburg.
5. Main roads to Gatlinburg will reopen on Dec. 5 at the earliest.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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