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Two people displaced after kitchen fire damages Pegram home
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kassidy Brown , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Pegram Fire Department responded to the incident on Cub Creek Road, along with other local fire departments.
A kitchen fire damaged a home in Pegram, resulting in the displacement of two people. The Pegram Fire Department responded to the incident on Cub Creek Road, along with other local fire departments. The fire was extinguished, and crews worked to ventilate smoke from the home.
Fortunately, the two occupants escaped without injury. The American Red Cross is providing assistance to those affected. Further details about the incident are available from the Pegram Fire Department and local news sources.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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