Overnight fire destroys two animal barns at SkyLand Ranch in Sevierville; no injuries, animals safe
Crews in Sevierville are responding to a commercial fire at SkyLand Ranch after flames broke out around 2 a.m. ET Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Two large barns used to house animals were engulfed and are a complete loss. No injuries have been reported, and employees said all animals have been accounted for and are safe.
What happened overnight
Dispatchers received calls in the early-morning hours on Friday about a fire at the attraction on the hillside above the Parkway in Sevierville. Firefighters arrived to find two large barn structures on fire. The incident prompted a full commercial response, with crews working to knock down flames and secure the scene in the dark and cold pre-dawn conditions.
The attraction, a popular stop for visitors in Sevier County, was closed at the time the fire started. Officials on scene emphasized there were no civilian injuries and no responders hurt during the initial attack.
Damage confined to two barns
Initial assessments at the scene indicate the fire was contained to two barns used by the park to keep animals. Both structures are considered a total loss. The blaze did not spread to guest areas or other major facilities, based on the early information from responders.
Crews continued checking for hot spots and protecting nearby structures after sunrise. A formal damage estimate was not immediately available, and a full structural evaluation will follow once the area is cleared for investigators and property representatives.
Animals accounted for and safe
Employees with SkyLand Ranch said all animals are safe. Some animals had been removed from the affected barns as part of standard overnight procedures, and others were relocated by staff and responders as the situation evolved. Care teams have been monitoring the animals and arranging appropriate shelter as cleanup begins.
No animal injuries were noted in the initial sweep, and staff planned additional welfare checks throughout the day.
Response and investigation
Firefighters, law enforcement, and dispatch units remained engaged through the morning to fully secure the scene. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. A fire investigation will proceed once it is safe to enter the debris field of the barns, a process that can take time as crews ensure stability and gather evidence.
Investigators typically review alarm and dispatch timelines, examine electrical systems and heating sources, and interview witnesses and employees. Any determination of origin and cause will be released after those steps are completed.
Impact on operations and nearby area
With the damage concentrated in two barns, the broader attraction infrastructure appeared to remain intact in the early going. The venue’s immediate operating plans for Friday have not been announced. Guests planning to visit should expect potential schedule changes while crews and staff assess the property.
Traffic impacts were limited to the immediate vicinity of the access points as emergency vehicles staged at the ranch entrance. No wider road closures were indicated overnight, though motorists were encouraged to use caution near responding units during the morning commute.
What’s next
Crews will continue overhaul and monitoring through Friday as the scene cools. The property owner and insurers are expected to begin a damage review, and the fire investigation will work to establish how the blaze started around 2 a.m. ET. Updates on animal housing, operating hours, and any community assistance needs are anticipated later today.
Filmogaz will update this story as new details are released by local officials and the venue.
