A fire tore through a condominium complex in Antioch, Nashville, leaving severe damage in its wake on Wednesday night, reports confirm from various local media outlets. According to WKRN, the Nashville Fire Department (NFD) stated the conflagration broke out in the 3400 block of Anderson Lane, causing "major damage" to the unit where it started.
The incident, which displaced multiple residents, was reportedly preceded by a hissing sound followed by a loud boom, though remarkably and fortunately there have been no injuries reported amongst civilians or first responders, fire personnel at the scene managed to halt the blaze from expanding to adjacent condos saving them from destruction too; this situation unfolded scarcely a day earlier at the Smith Springs Townhomes, where a similar explosion and hissing noise was heard according to WSMV, with at least two homes being affected.
Firefighters were dispatched after 6 p.m. and successfully contained the flames in both cases, demonstrating quick action and preventing further damage to the surrounding units. As the NFD units worked on putting out the hotspots, they shared updates on social media about their progress and the status of those involved.
In a video posted at 7:22 p.m. by the NFD as shown on their social media, crews were seen addressing the aftermath by tackling remaining hotspots, solidifying their dedication to the safety of the Antioch community. There were no reports of injuries to civilians or first responders at the time, the post indicated aligning with information sourced from FoxNashville, which confirmed that although one unit sustained serious damage, it did not spread to other units in the complex.
Nashville Fire crews responded to a condo fire on Anderson Lane in Antioch. Crews stopped the fire before it spread to other units, but the unit where the fire started sustained major damage. No injuries have been reported.
— FoxNashville (@FOXNashville) March 21, 2024
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While the immediate danger has been averted and the residents of the affected units are safe, the cause of the fire remains under investigation by the fire officials.
