Rutherford County - TN (October 7, 2022) Fire Marshals from Rutherford County Fire & Rescue and Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department have issued a ban on open burning in their respective jurisdictions.
The ban is effective Friday October 7, 2022 and will remain in effect until conditions improve. A prolonged period without rainfall and abnormally dry atmospheric conditions have led City/County Fire Marshals to issue the ban.
Rutherford County has also seen a significant increase in bru .
UPDATE - (WALTER HILL, TN) The name of the victim who is beleived to have died in the house fire this past Sunday in Rutherford County has been released, after her identification was confirmed and family members were notified.
On Sunday, October 2nd, 9-1-1 received a home-fire report on South Epps Wood Court in the Walter Hill community just before noon. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy fire ventilating from one corner of the house.
Crews discovered a victim in .
UPDATE - (WALTER HILL, TN) The name of the victim who is beleived to have died in the house fire this past Sunday in Rutherford County has been released, after her identification was confirmed and family members were notified.
On Sunday, October 2nd, 9-1-1 received a home-fire report on South Epps Wood Court in the Walter Hill community just before noon. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy fire ventilating from one corner of the house.
Crews discovered a victim in .
(SMYRNA, TN) A massive home fire around 10:30AM Tuesday morning (7/12/2022) brought units from Rutherford County Fire Rescue along with assistance from the Smyrna Fire Department to Libby Street.
Reports from firefighters arriving at the scene showed heavy flames and black smoke billowing from upstairs windows and the roofline.
The teams of firefighters launched an aggressive attack on the inside to bring the blaze under control.
No injuries were reported, and occupants were not home at the t .