Fire Incidents at Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN

09 Aug 2019 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

502 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal

27 Jul 2019 Special outside fire, other

1101 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Control fire (wildland)

17 Mar 2019 Natural vegetation fire, other

1316 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Service station, gas station

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

09 Dec 2018 Building fires

1129 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

27 Jan 2018 Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other

1299 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Chips, including wood chips

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

14 Aug 2017 Building fires

1319 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Failure to clean

09 May 2017 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

1004 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

20 Mar 2017 Building fires

1301 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Convenience store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Wall surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Cigarette

Factors to Ignition —

High wind

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

29 Oct 2016 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1201 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Sunlight

Factors to Ignition —

Natural condition, other

09 Oct 2016 Passenger vehicle fire

1206 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation

07 Oct 2016 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

1301 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Service station, gas station

Actions Taken —

Incident command

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Heat, spark from friction

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

28 Sep 2016 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1195 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

26 Sep 2016 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1306 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

18 Mar 2016 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1195 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Food and beverage sales, grocery store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

19 Oct 2015 Passenger vehicle fire

1304 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

Factors to Ignition —

Design deficiency

21 Aug 2015 Passenger vehicle fire

405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Playground

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

18 Mar 2015 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Playground

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Wildland, woods

First Ignition —

Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees

06 Feb 2015 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1201 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Fertilizer

Heat Source —

Cigarette

Factors to Ignition —

Natural condition, other

15 Jun 2014 Passenger vehicle fire

1313 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

23 Mar 2014 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

4114 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Graded and cared-for plots of land

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees

Heat Source —

Match

29 Sep 2013 Building fires

1319 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Heating room or area, water heater area

First Ignition —

Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

03 Jul 2013 Passenger vehicle fire

1319 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

01 May 2013 Passenger vehicle fire

1299 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Chips, including wood chips

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

21 Apr 2013 Passenger vehicle fire

1313 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

01 Feb 2013 Passenger vehicle fire

1316 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Service station, gas station

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Leak or break

23 Oct 2012 Grass fire

405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Open land or field

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

02 Sep 2012 Passenger vehicle fire

405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

25 Jun 2012 Grass fire

1509 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Mercantile, business, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Factors to Ignition —

High wind

15 Apr 2012 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1120 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

General retail, other

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Cigarette

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

30 Oct 2011 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1202 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

08 Oct 2011 Passenger vehicle fire

1316 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Automatic control failure

27 Aug 2011 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

1307 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

18 Aug 2011 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1430 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

02 Aug 2011 Passenger vehicle fire

1412 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

24 Mar 2011 Passenger vehicle fire

1412 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

03 Dec 2010 Passenger vehicle fire

1124 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Heat Source —

Radiated heat from another fire

Factors to Ignition —

Exposure fire

02 Sep 2010 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

1509 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Incident command

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Tire

Heat Source —

Heat, spark from friction

Factors to Ignition —

High wind

23 Apr 2010 Grass fire

1410 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Service station, gas station

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

24 Mar 2010 Building fires

405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Outbuilding, protective shelter

Actions Taken —

Ventilate

Area of Origin —

Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

14 May 2009 Passenger vehicle fire

828 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

09 Feb 2009 Outside equipment fire

1430 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

02 Jan 2009 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1430 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Open land or field

Actions Taken —

Control fire (wildland)

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Heat from direct flame, convection currents

04 May 2008 Fires in structures other than in a building

1299 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Adornment, recreational material, signs, other

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

16 Nov 2007 Cooking fire, confined to container

1203 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

General retail, other

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Failure to clean

22 Mar 2007 Grass fire

405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Open land or field

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

Factors to Ignition —

Playing with heat source

07 Mar 2007 Building fires

4714 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

29 Dec 2006 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

828 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Construction/renovation area

21 Sep 2006 Passenger vehicle fire

1130 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

21 Jul 2006 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

1113 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Food and beverage sales, grocery store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Cigarette

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

03 Dec 2005 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1097 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Open land or field

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

17 Nov 2005 Fire in portable building, fixed location

1004 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Bank

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Computer room, control room or center

First Ignition —

Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Short circuit arc from mechanical damage

15 Apr 2004 Passenger vehicle fire

1505 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Food and beverage sales, grocery store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Multiple items first ignited

31 Jan 2004 Passenger vehicle fire

1315 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

15 Aug 1999 Natural vegetation fire, other

806 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Open land or field

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Rekindle

15 Aug 1999 Natural vegetation fire, other

828 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin TN

Property Use —

Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Wildland, woods

First Ignition —

Animal living or dead

Heat Source —

Lightning

Factors to Ignition —

Storm