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Families of Gatlinburg wildfire victims face final hurdle in holding National Park Service accountable. Judge dismisses most claims, but surviving argument targets Fire Management Officers role during crisis. Plaintiffs must prove extra hands could have prevented fire from spreading. Fire started on November 23, 2016, and park crews decided to let it burn out, leading to a massive blowup on November 28. Judge ruled parks firefighting calls were reasonable, but appeals could keep the case alive. The fight highlights the challenges of understaffed teams handling wildfires.

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