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Two Afternoon Fires in Murfreesboro Only 57-Minutes Apart

Dec 19, 2023 at 10:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN  - In a heated sequence of events on Tuesday, Murfreesboro faced not one but two separate fires in less than an hour of each other. The first inciden.... Read More

Fire Engulfs Carport Destroying Car and Damaging Home on Diana Street

Dec 15, 2023 at 11:53 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - At 12:51 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, the Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department swiftly responded to a blazing carport and storage room that caught.... Read More
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Gas Leak in Murfreesboro has been Contained

Nov 07, 2023 at 11:13 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue responded to a gas leak at Rogers Petroleum on Bridge Avenue in Murfreesboro Tuesday morning. Once on site, they headed to th.... Read More

Small Fire Shuts Down Local Eatery for a Short Time on Monday

Oct 31, 2023 at 09:36 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On Monday morning, firefighters with the Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department along with Murfreesboro Police, showed up in full force at the McDonald.... Read More

Rutherford County Firefighter Receives 2023 Firefighter of the Year Award  

Oct 19, 2023 at 11:03 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Firefighter Dillian Parton was awarded the 2023 Firefighter of the Year Award through the Noon Exchange Club Wednesday. Rutherford.... Read More

City/County Fire Marshal’s Ban All Open Burning Until Further Notice Due to Lack of Rainfall

Sep 27, 2023 at 12:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The fire marshals for the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MRFD) and Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Department (RCFR) have issued a mandat.... Read More
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1-Vehicle Car Crash-Fire Monday AM in Smyrna

Sep 25, 2023 at 10:43 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) On Monday (9/25/2023) morning there was a one-vehicle crash in front of the Smyrna YMCA on Sam Ridley Parkway at Motlow College Blvd.  Initial reports show.... Read More

Moss Rd. Fire Friday PM

Sep 16, 2023 at 06:09 am by WGNS

(La VERGNE, TN) A Friday afternoon blaze on Moss Road displaced one Rutherford County family. La Vergne Fire-Rescue got the call around 3:30PM. Fire-Rescue officials said the.... Read More

High School Student Sues After Suspension for Posting Off-Campus Cat Meme

Jul 24, 2023 at 04:13 pm by WGNS News

TULLAHOMA, Tenn. - A high school student in nearby Coffee County has filed suit against his school system after being suspended for posting satirical Instagram memes while o.... Read More
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Monday Afternoon Apartment Fire in Smyrna

Jul 03, 2023 at 08:34 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) There was a structure fire Monday afternoon in the G building at the Grove at Enon Springs, 417 Enon Springs Road East in Smyrna.  Smoke was coming from one.... Read More
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Garbage Truck Catches Fire on I-24 East near the New Salem Hwy Interchange

Jun 26, 2023 at 09:43 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A garbage truck caught fire on Monday morning along I-24 East at exit 80, the New Salem Highway. The burning truck was reported at 9:03 AM in the.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Responds to Garage Fire - Garage Filled with Snakes, Some Exotic

May 21, 2023 at 08:10 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Department responded to a garage fire on Monday, May 15, 2023 on Banks Street in Murfreesboro. No people were injured.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Area Fire Displaces 8 on Valentine's Morning

Feb 14, 2023 at 03:30 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Eight people were displaced as a result of a Tuesday morning fire on Aurora Drive near Murfreesboro, Rutherford County Fire Rescue Department reported..... Read More

La Vergne Fire Rescue Earns New ISO 2 Rating

Feb 14, 2023 at 01:19 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) After review by the Insurance Services Office, the City of La Vergne Fire Rescue Department has received a new, improved ISO rating. The new ISO 2/2X rating.... Read More
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Tuesday Evening Fire at Broadway Motors in Murfreesboro

Jan 31, 2023 at 06:57 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – There was a fire at a automotive dealer in Murfreesboro around 5:00 on Tuesday evening. The incident resulted in the closure of NW Broad Street as f.... Read More

UPDATE: No Injuries in Downtown Murfreesboro Car Fire This Past Sunday

Jan 17, 2023 at 07:21 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue responded to a car fire on Sunday morning. The incident took place around 7:30 in the morning in downtown Murfreesboro near the local squa.... Read More

Tennessee Fire Marshal’s Office Announces $2 Million Grant Program for Tennessee Rescue Squads

Jan 09, 2023 at 03:26 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) proudly announce that applic.... Read More
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Fire Department Called to Local High School after Smoke Filled Classroom on Tuesday Morning

Nov 15, 2022 at 10:13 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN) A classroom filled with smoke, which led to Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue being called to Riverdale High School on Tuesday morning. The good news….... Read More

County and City Fire Marshals Lift Ban on Open Burning

Oct 13, 2022 at 02:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY. Tenn. - Fire Marshals from Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department and Rutherford County Fire & Rescue have lifted the ban on open burning in their respec.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire Rescue Department Hiring 30 Individuals to Fill Positions at New Public Health/Safety Buildings

Oct 06, 2022 at 07:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) seeks to hire 30 individuals to assist with filling positions for the County’s new Public Health/Safet.... Read More