A late-night fire tore through a business on Jackson Avenue near Gragg Avenue in Memphis on Monday, drawing a heavy response from city fire crews. Units were dispatched shortly after 10 p.m., and firefighters stayed on scene into the night, working to knock down the flames. Officials had not immediately released any information about the cause of the fire or whether anyone was hurt.
What we know so far
According to Action News 5, Memphis fire crews were called to the Jackson Avenue corridor sometime after 10 p.m. Monday for a reported fire at a business near Gragg Avenue. The station reported that firefighters were on site working to put out the blaze and said it was still gathering details from officials. As of that initial report, there was no word on injuries or the extent of damage to the building.
Where this happened
The fire was reported on Jackson Avenue near Gragg Avenue, along a stretch that runs by Gragg Park in northeast Memphis. Gragg Park is listed at 3845 Jackson Ave on local maps and MapQuest, placing the scene in the Gragg neighborhood.
Fire department response
The Memphis Fire Department, per Memphis Fire Services, operates with more than 1,700 commissioned firefighters out of 57 stations across the city. Those resources are deployed for large commercial fires like the one reported on Jackson Avenue. The department notes it maintains an ISO rating of 1 and provides fire prevention, investigation, and disaster response throughout Memphis.
What residents should know
As of Tuesday morning, authorities had not released details on possible injuries, evacuations, or what may have sparked the blaze, and Action News 5 reported it was still working to confirm additional information from officials. Residents and drivers in the area can expect significant emergency-vehicle activity and should follow instructions from the Memphis Fire Department and Memphis police until the scene is cleared. This story will be updated as more information is released by authorities.
