The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced in a press conference Wednesday that two juveniles have been charged with starting the deadly wildfires in and around Gatlinburg.
Due to the age of the juveniles, officials have released little more information regarding the investigation, but they were charged with aggravated arson.
District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn told reporters that the two are entitled to a juvenile hearing in the next 72 hours.
TBI director Mark Gwyn said the investigation is still active and ongoing.
"We still have a lot of work to do," Gwyn said during the press conference.
Wednesday was the first day that residents were allowed to return to their homes full-time after the massive wildfire left the town deserted for more than a week.
(PHOTOS: Deadly Wildfires in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge)
Smoke continues to rise from the Alamo Steakhouse in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Monday, Dec. 5, 2016 (AP Photo/Jonathan Mattise)
Authorities identified several of the fire's victims on Monday, bringing the death toll to 14.
"It certainly is distressing and saddening to all of us, and we are extending our sympathy to all the families that are involved," Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters said. "I can’t describe you the feeling that we have over this tragedy, and, especially, the loss of lives."
There were at least 134 injuries and more than 1,700 structures damaged or destroyed as a result of the fire. Several others are still listed as missing.
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