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Carpet fire spreads, forcing residents to evacuate apartment building in Nashville
By Tony Garcia at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A small fire inside an apartment escalated quickly at a complex near Percy Priest Lake early Thursday morning.The Nashville Fire Department was called to The Trails Apartments off Bell Road around 3 a.m. and arrived to find smoke coming from the 337 building.All the resi...
Key takeaway The Nashville Fire Department was called to The Trails Apartments off Bell Road around 3 a.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The swift response of the Nashville Fire Department in containing the blaze at The Trails Apartments near Percy Priest Lake prevented what could have been a much more disastrous outcome. Given the early morning hour of the incident, it's fortunate that all residents were able to evacuate the building safely. The fact that most residents were allowed to return to their units shortly after suggests that the damage was largely limited to the single unit where the fire originated. As the investigation into the cause of the fire continues, it will be worth watching to see if any measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future, particularly in regards to fire safety protocols and carpeting materials in residential units. The incident also highlights the importance of functioning smoke detection systems and emergency response plans in apartment complexes throughout Nashville.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A small fire inside an apartment escalated quickly at a complex near Percy Priest Lake early Thursday morning.The Nashville Fire Department was called to The Trails Apartments off Bell Road around 3 a.m. and arrived to find smoke coming from the 337 building.All the resi...
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