Firefighters were dispatched at 8:24 a.m. to a possible structure fire. The fire occurred within the Greenbrier Fire Department’s response area, with multiple neighboring departments assisting.

According to Greenbrier Fire Chief Kyle Hamill, Firefighters launched an aggressive interior attack while conducting a primary search for occupants. Crews were able to bring the fire under control, preventing further destruction of the home.

Though it was a “good stop” for our local firefighters, flames had extended into the attic, requiring an extensive overhaul operation as firefighters worked to locate and extinguish remaining fire hidden within the structure.

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Lawrence County Fire & Rescue said crews were dispatched to the fire in the New Prospect Fire District shortly before 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4.

About six minutes later, the first arriving firefighters reported heavy flames coming from a large fifth-wheel camper, with multiple vehicles in danger.

Firefighters were able to stop the fire from spreading and bring it under control. The residents were home when the fire started but made it out safely.

Officials believe the fire was accidental. No injuries were reported.

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The Franklin Fire Department said crews responded to the Carter House Visitor Center construction site around 3:24 a.m. Tuesday for reports of a fire.

Fire Marshal Andy King said a Franklin police officer heard a fire alarm sounding as they drove through the area. The officer stopped to investigate the alarm, found a fire inside the building and reported it.

“Because the building is still under construction, the fire alarm system was not yet being monitored,” FFD said. “The officer’s alertness helped ensure a prompt response to a fire that could have caused significant damage.”

When crews arrived, King said crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire and keep the damage minimal.

The cause of the fire was determined to be linseed oil-soaked rags spontaneously combusting after being discarded in a trash can, FFD said.

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The Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program helps departments purchase equipment used to fight fires and protect firefighters. Departments can also use the money to cover their share of costs for federal grants they have already received.

More than 73% of Tennessee fire departments are staffed by volunteers, according to State Fire Marshal and TDCI Commissioner Carter Lawrence. He said many departments have limited funding to buy increasingly expensive equipment.

Since the program began in 2020, it has provided $46.5 million to volunteer fire departments across Tennessee.

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The crash happened in the area of New Highway 68 and Toomey Lane at around 12 p.m. while the ambulance was taking a patient to an area hospital, officials said. During the crash, the ambulance rolled over and came to rest on its side.

Emergency crews responded to the scene, officials said, and took five people, including three EMS clinicians, to the hospital with injuries.

Monroe County EMS said the cause of the crash remains unknown.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

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Blackburn Farm welcomes families to its pumpkin patch every October, but this year, its season came to an unexpected end after a fire damaged the farm’s kitchen.

The fire happened the morning before Halloween as employees were preparing to welcome guests. The farm said its donut fryer caught fire, and the flames quickly spread.

Austin Dockery, the farm’s manager, said employees tried to put out the flames, but they kept coming back.

“I was thinking about those birthday candles that relight, and I’m like this is the worst version of that thing ever,” Dockery said.

The farm started as a dream over three decades ago for owners Liz and Brian Christiansen.

“We’ve talked about this for our entire marriage. We’ve always wanted to do a fun little pumpkin patch, and it’s turned into an amazing thing for the community,” Liz said.

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According to Adams Fire Chief Donavan Tucker, the first call to 911 came in at 1:03 p.m. The barn was considered a total loss.

Chief Tucker said high winds are suspected of contributing to the fire, which destroyed the barn and its tobacco contents.

The Adams Fire Department, North Robertson Fire Department, and Robertson County EMS Medic 6 responded to the scene.

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According to Memphis Fire Department officials, four firefighters were on board when the crash occurred just before 10:30 a.m. at South Highland Street and Southern Avenue. Three of the firefighters were transported to an area hospital in stable condition.

A driver in another vehicle involved in the collision refused medical treatment on the scene.

Officials say the fire truck appears to be a total loss.

The Memphis Police Department is leading the investigation into what caused the crash.

Memphis Fire Department Public Information Officer Qwanesha Ward said the firefighters were responding to an emergency call when the crash occurred.

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“My thing was, who would do it, why would you set something on fire. I thought they were burning wood or something back there I didn’t know the whole house was on fire,” said a neighbor who asked not to show her face. “Worried, scary, it makes me wonder — I’m glad they caught it because it could’ve landed over this way. The trees are leaning, and it’s just too much.”

Action News 5 crews at the scene spotted a stretcher being taken into the home, along with a forensic team responding to the location. It remains unclear whether any injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Meet Blaze, the four-legged firefighter. Blaze and his team have a problem.

“On average last year, our fuel bill was anywhere from $800 to $900 a month,” said John Lanier, Assistant Chief of Operations for Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department. “And that probably seems like a lot, but now it’s $18-to-$1,900 a month, so it’s roughly double for us.”

The Walden’s Creek Volunteer Fire Department is on track to take over 900 calls this year. Blaze goes on as many of them as he can.

“You never know where you’re going to find Blaze. He doesn’t want to miss a call, so when he hears the tones go off, he’ll jump in any of these trucks,” said Lanier.

The Seymour Volunteer Fire Department is on track to respond to over 3,700 calls. The department said it has spent $32,000 on fuel this year, which is 38% more than it spent last year.

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Flintville Fire Rescue responded to the fire on Dickey Road, where crews found flames spreading through a large area of tall sage grass and reaching a tractor and bush hog, according to the department.

Firefighters called for additional help from Elora, Central and the Tennessee State Forestry Division. The steep terrain made it difficult for crews to reach and fight the flames.

Flintville Fire Rescue used a utility terrain vehicle equipped with a firefighting skid unit to help battle the fire. Forestry crews brought in a dozer to cut a line around the burning area.

The fire was extinguished, but the tractor and bush hog were a total loss because they were inaccessible to fire units, the department said.

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Crews responded to the house fire on Woodmire Road near the Shelby County-Fayette County line Sunday, October 25. According to the Shelby County Fire Department, Arlington Fire assisted Fayette County Fire on the scene.

According to the Fayette County Fire Department, the fire reached three houses, four outbuildings and about 12 cars.

Two firefighters were hospitalized due to heat related issues. Both are in non-critical condition.

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