An early-morning fire tore through a house on Berry Street in Old Hickory on Wednesday, sending thick smoke over the neighborhood and jolting residents out of bed. Crews arriving at the scene found the home already heavily involved as firefighters worked to knock down the flames and keep them from spreading. Initial reports had no update on injuries or what sparked the blaze.
According to WZTV, firefighters pulled up to find the home engulfed and stayed on scene to chase down hot spots. Reporter Chris Nalls spoke with neighbors who said a series of explosions yanked them awake, noises they believe were tied to the raging fire. Photos from the scene show thick smoke pouring from the structure as crews work around the charred home.
Old Hickory Has Seen Multiple House Fires Recently
This is not the first time in recent weeks that flames have rattled Old Hickory. On April 3, a fire damaged two homes on Aaronwood Drive, according to WSMV. In a separate early-April incident on Rifle Range Road, a firefighter was sent to the hospital after battling another house fire, WTVF reported, underscoring how quickly these residential fires can escalate.
What Officials And Neighbors Say Next
Fire investigators are expected to determine the cause of the Berry Street blaze and the full extent of the damage. At last report, no official ruling on the fire’s origin had been released, according to WZTV. The Red Cross and other relief groups sometimes step in to help families displaced by house fires, though it was not yet clear whether anyone from this home would need that kind of assistance. We have requested comment from the Nashville Fire Department and will update when officials respond.
