Explosions and Fire Engulf Shed Business Murfreesboro, Firefighters Contain Blaze

A large fire broke out at Backyard Buildings in Murfreesboro near Northwest Broad Street and Florence Road, involving multiple wooden sheds, piles of combustible materials, and tow motors. Firefighters from the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department responded swiftly, encountering several explosions that complicated their efforts to contain the blaze. Despite the rapid response involving numerous fire units and chiefs, significant damage occurred to sheds, tow motors, and stored materials. Roads near the site were closed temporarily to facilitate emergency operations, with officials advising commuters to seek alternate routes. The Murfreesboro Fire Marshal’s Office is actively investigating the cause of the fire, with no injuries reported so far. The incident remains under investigation as authorities continue to assess the full extent of the damage.