Rutherford County, TN – The Rutherford County Fire-Rescue department responded to five working fires during a 48-hour period last week.
Fire-Rescue Chief Larry Farley said, “The increased use of heating systems during winter does lead to a rise in structure fires, including auto fires, due to potential malfunctions or improper usage.”
Farley will be on WGNS from 8:15-9:00AM this Monday morning (1/6/2025) and the public will be able to phone or text questions to him at 615-893-1450.
In addition, winter’s mix of snow, ice, and reduced visibility all significantly create a higher number of traffic accidents.
The 48-hour fire blitz started Thursday evening (1/2/2025) with a home on Murray Kittrell Rd.
RCFR has responded to 5 working fires in the last 48 hours. When Rutherford County Fire-Rescue crews arrived on-the-scene the home was fully engulfed in flames. The roof had already collapsed. In addition, several vehicles were ablaze, along with a shop, garage, and carport burning.
Just after firefighters arrive on Murray Kittrell Rd., another call came in—it was another fully engulfed structure fire with several vehicles.
“When it rains, it pours”—as the old saying goes…a third fire call was received for an outbuilding fire on Thursday night. Flames from an outbuilding had already spread to another structure and a motorcycle was blazing. Several campers were nearby as flames licked toward them, however Rutherford County firefighters were able to save them.
Not missing a beat, as the day changed to Friday (1/3/2025), the county’s A-shift was called to a residential fire on Blackman Rd. They were able to contain that blaze which resulted in minimal damage. Rutherford County and Murfreesboro firefighters took that on as a team.
Later Friday (1/3/2025) a home fire on Irby Ln. came across. Crews pulled-up to see flames leaping from the chimney and other parts of the attic. Quick work resulted with mostly smoke and water damage there.
Friday’s third round started with two cars on fire, and those flames spread to the home. Firefighters contained that fire to the exterior of the home along with the loss of the vehicles.
Farly noted, “Thankfully, no one was injured in any of these fires.
On Friday (1/3/24), A-shift’s first fire was a building fire off Blackman Rd in the morning. Crews from RE60, HR60, E56, RE51 and MFRD along with RCSO and RCEMS responded to this location for a fire in a residence. Crews were able to quickly contain the fire with minimal damage to the structure. The second fire was off Irby Ln, this fire was responded to by RE51, E56, E54, HR60, and RE60. Crews arrived to find fire coming from a chimney that had extended into the attic. Crews quickly contained the fire and resulted in minimal smoke and water damage inside the house. The third fire (1/4/24), was a result of 2 cars on fire that spread to a house. Crews quickly extinguished the car fires and contained the fire to the exterior of the residence. RE51, E56, RE60, HR60 and E264 responded to the fire with RCSO and RCEMS.
There were no injuries reported at any of these fires. In addition, the Fire Marshal’s Office and the ATF Arson and Explosives Task Force ruled that all were “accidental”.
Chief Farley concluded, the end results were the result of exceptional training and a group that works extremely well as a team.
Again, Rutherford County Fire-Rescue Chief Larry Farley will be on WGNS from 8:10-9:00AM this coming Monday morning (1/6/2025) to share ideas that could save your life.
