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Woman seriously injured in early morning house fire

Dec 15, 2020 at 12:03 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn (December 15, 2020) – Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) fire investigators are investigating an early morning fire where an elderly woman sus.... Read More

As Temperatures Drop, Concern Grows over Home Fire Safety in Tennessee

Nov 27, 2020 at 09:16 am by WGNS

According to the state of Tennessee fire records in 2020, there have been 81 fire fatalities across the state. That is the same number as the total fire fatalities from 2019..... Read More

Arrest after Series of Fires in DeKalb County / Center Hill Lake Area

Nov 25, 2020 at 12:05 pm by WGNS

An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of a Sm.... Read More

Fire on Murfreesboro Greenway kept Firefighters Busy on Thursday

Nov 20, 2020 at 10:39 am by WGNS News

A vegetation fire kept Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue personnel busy Thursday afternoon. Due to high winds and dry conditions, the fire was in a location that was.... Read More

North Highland Avenue Fire in Murfreesboro is Under Investigation

Nov 18, 2020 at 11:14 am by WGNS

A Murfreesboro firefighter is recovering after being injured while battling a house fire on North Highland Avenue Tuesday.  Officials say the firefighter suffered minor i.... Read More

Increasing COVID-19 Numbers Leads to Cancelation of Kittrell Volunteer Fire Department Breakfast on Saturday

Nov 16, 2020 at 11:37 am by WGNS

The Kittrell Volunteer Fire Department has had to cancel their upcoming Country Ham Breakfast that was scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21st. The breakfast fundraiser was called o.... Read More

Firefighters Save Family’s Home from Grease Fire

Nov 04, 2020 at 08:45 am by WGNS

Quick response times and fast-moving firefighters saved one family’s home from a grease fire.Family members who live at the home on the 100 block of Mason Circle called.... Read More

Red Cross Urges Families to Test Smoke Alarms and Plan an Escape During Fire Prevention Week

Oct 05, 2020 at 11:30 am by WGNS

National Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, and the American Red Cross Tennessee Region urges residents to test their smoke alarms and practice their escape plan as home fi.... Read More

Library, Fire Department Team Up for Fire Prevention Week

Sep 30, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

To celebrate the end of Fire Prevention Week the La Vergne Fire Department is teaming up with the La Vergne Public Library to put on a special children’s program.This ye.... Read More

Tennessee Sends Resources to Florida for Hurricane Sally Response

Sep 17, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

The State of Tennessee deployed urban search and rescue resources to Florida today to support emergency officials and the on-going Hurricane Sally response.The team was origin.... Read More

Tractor Trailer Truck Brakes Catch Fire on I-24 Tuesday

Sep 16, 2020 at 11:15 am by WGNS

There was a tractor trailer truck fire on I-24 Tuesday, just before the lunch hour. Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue responded to the scene at 11:13am. When units arrived, they re.... Read More

Powdery Substance Mailed to a Downtown Murfreesboro Business

Sep 10, 2020 at 08:48 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue along with police responded to a Haz-Mat situation on the downtown square Wednesday evening (9/9/20).The incident was at 10 N. Public Square, whic.... Read More

RCECD 9-1-1 Administration and Training Center to be Named After John D. Hood

Sep 09, 2020 at 11:35 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Emergency Communications District’s (RCECD) 9-1-1 Administration and Training Center will be displaying a new name on Frida.... Read More

Fire Safety and Kitchen Fires

Sep 03, 2020 at 11:03 am by WGNS

October 4th through the 10th is Fire Prevention Week and State Farm recently donated a “NFPA Fire Prevention Week” kit to the Murfreesboro Fire Department.Through.... Read More

LAURA Less Than Expected, Local Firefighters U-Turn And Head Home

Aug 27, 2020 at 07:03 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A group of Murfreesboro firefighters, deployed to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, returned home late Thursday (8/27/2020) night af.... Read More

New Murfreesboro Fire and Admin Building in the Works

Aug 24, 2020 at 10:40 am by WGNS

A brand new Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue administrative building is in the works. Fire Chief Mark Foulks says that different divisons of the department are currently too sprea.... Read More

City Water Resources begins N. Highland Ave. water and sewer upgrades

Aug 24, 2020 at 07:50 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Water Resources Operations and Maintenance started working on a water and/or sewer line replacement Monday (8/24/20) morning in Murfreesb.... Read More

House Fire on Calumet Trace in Indian Hills of Murfreesboro

Aug 21, 2020 at 10:42 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A man and his wife were able to safely get out of their burning home after a fire in their garage quickly spread Friday, Aug. 21, 2020.There were n.... Read More
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UPDATE On La Vergne Co-Op's Wednesday Fire

Aug 21, 2020 at 05:49 am by WGNS

(La VERGNE TN)  Here's an update on the Wednesday afternoon fire at the Tennessee Co-Op in La Vergne. Initial reports said there were flames in the lower level grain prod.... Read More

POSITIVE NEWS ALERT: Fire Victim Shows Appreciation to RCFR Crews Responsible for Saving Her Dog

Aug 20, 2020 at 10:35 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Shortly before midnight on June 17, 2020, Rosemary Faulk, a Rutherford County employee, was asleep in her Yeargan Road home when her dog “Pri.... Read More