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Drivers Report Massive Flames Off I‑840, But Officials Say It Was Controlled Burn

Jan 10, 2026 at 06:42 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News) - As dusk settled over Rutherford County Friday (1/9/2026) evening, 911 dispatchers suddenly found themselves fielding a wave of calls from.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire Marshal Announces Permit Required For All Open Burning

Oct 14, 2024 at 12:14 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – The Rutherford County Fire Marshal’s Office reminds Rutherford County residents during October 15, 2024 through May 15, 2025 that t.... Read More

Debris Burn Permits Required Beginning October 15th

Oct 10, 2022 at 01:14 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County- In observance of National Fire Prevention Week October 9th – 15th, 2022 the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry reminds c.... Read More

Burn Ban Lifted in Rutherford County

Jul 11, 2022 at 01:24 pm by WGNS

Rain has helped to lift the burn ban that was issued on June 24, 2022. Rutherford County Fire & Rescue are asking that residents remember that while State Forestry.... Read More

UPDATE: Saturday Evening Fire Behind Warehouse - Burning Without Permit

Jan 13, 2021 at 10:10 am by WGNS

Passing motorists called 9-1-1 when they saw a fire in the rear of a large warehouse that sits behind CO-OP. The fire could be seen from the South Church Street Bridge near th.... Read More