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House reduced to frame, ashes after fire in Marshall County
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chasity Maynard , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The fire occurred on Saturday at about 7:30 p. The Berlin Community Fire Department responded to the blaze, which prompted a county-wide dispatch.
A house was completely destroyed by a massive fire over the weekend. The fire burned through walls, leaving behind only the framework of the home. The Berlin Community Fire Department responded to the blaze, which prompted a county-wide dispatch. They worked with other departments to battle the fire. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the home was a total loss. Photos show a large plume of smoke rising from the charred remains of the house.
The fire occurred on Saturday at about 7:30 p.m. Marshall County EMS was also involved in the response. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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