Traffic near the intersection of Leaf Avenue and E. Clark Boulevard in Murfreesboro came to a crawl Sunday afternoon as emergency crews shut down lanes to battle a working structure fire and keep drivers out of the way.
In a Facebook alert, the Murfreesboro TN Police Department said officers were redirecting traffic around Leaf Ave and E. Clark Blvd while firefighters tackled a working structure fire. Drivers were urged to steer clear of the area and use alternate routes, as photos from the scene showed multiple emergency units clustered near the intersection.
Leaf Avenue is no stranger to fire responses that spill over into the roadway. Back in December 2025, WSMV reported that Murfreesboro Fire Rescue briefly shut down the street while crews handled a house fire, a reminder of how quickly neighborhood blazes can turn into traffic headaches.
What's known so far
Officials are describing the current incident as a “working structure fire” at or very near the Leaf Ave and E. Clark Blvd junction, according to the Murfreesboro, TN Police Department. Emergency personnel remain on scene directing traffic around the closure. As of the department's initial post, no cause had been released, and there was no information about possible injuries.
How drivers can navigate
Motorists are being asked to avoid Leaf Ave and E. Clark Blvd altogether and to follow detours set up by officers on site. The city offers live traffic tools so drivers can get a sense of how backed up things are before heading out; check the City of Murfreesboro for traffic resources and updates. For the most current details on this fire, keep an eye on official first-responder channels.
Hoodline will continue to track official updates and refresh this story as new information is released. If you are nearby, follow the instructions of emergency crews and stay away from the intersection until they clear the scene.
