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Watertown volunteer and Wilson Emergency Management Agency firefighters battle a shop fire Saturday afternoon in the Norene community for about three hours, but the fire was too far along when firefighters arrived and were unable to save it.
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Fire Alert

Fire destroys shop in Norene

A decades-old barn converted into a shop was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon in the Norene community.

Apr 22, 2018 at 7:49 PM
Mt. Juliet police officers, Wilson Emergency Management Agency paramedics and Mt. Juliet firefighters presented a mock crash Thursday at Mt. Juliet High School to remind students of the dangers of distracted driving in anticipation of Saturday’s prom.
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Mt. Juliet Police

Mock wreck warns Mt. Juliet students not to drive distracted

Mt. Juliet police officers, Wilson Emergency Management Agency paramedics and Mt. Juliet firefighters presented a mock crash Thursday at Mt. Juliet High School to remind students of the dangers of distracted driving in anticipation of Saturday’s prom.

Apr 19, 2018 at 5:04 PM
Louis Lee Burns, 32, a former Lincoln County volunteer firefighter
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TBI

Former Lincoln County volunteer firefighter indicted on theft charge

An investigation by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents resulted in the arrest of a Lincoln County volunteer firefighter on a theft charge.

Apr 18, 2018 at 5:38 PM
A tractor-trailer flipped Tuesday afternoon onto its side on the right side of Interstate 40.
jsmith
Wilson County Sheriff

Tractor-trailer flips on side of interstate

A tractor-trailer flipped onto its side on the right side of Interstate 40 Tuesday at about 3:05 p.m. near mile marker 241.

Apr 17, 2018 at 5:35 PM
A tractor-trailer spilled about 10 gallons of oil on the road on Old Shannon Road when it crashed into an electric pole.
jsmith
WEMA

Tractor-trailer crash spills oil

A tractor-trailer crashed into an electric pole Monday at about 12:50 p.m. at 190 Old Shannon Road in Lebanon and spilled about 10 gallons of oil on the road.

Apr 16, 2018 at 2:41 PM
Wilson County Emergency Management Agency firefighters put out a carport fire early Friday morning.
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WEMA

WEMA firefighters extinguish early morning fire

Wilson County Emergency Management Agency firefighters put out a carport fire early Friday morning at 10625 Central Pike in Mt. Juliet.

Apr 13, 2018 at 5:00 PM
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Burn Notice

Burn restriction continues in Wilson County

The burn restriction in Wilson County continued Friday due to gusty winds and low relative humidity.

Apr 13, 2018 at 4:40 PM
Firefighters extinguished an out of control brush fire Thursday afternoon at 3675 Gwynn Road.
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Brush fire

Firefighters wrangle out-of-control brush fire

Several local agencies worked together to put out an out-of-control brush fire Thursday afternoon at 3675 Gwynn Road.

Apr 13, 2018 at 4:39 PM
Wilson County Emergency Management Agency firefighters responded to a 10-15 acre brush fire Thursday afternoon.
jsmith
WEMA

Firefighters battle brush fire

Firefighters with the Wilson Count Emergency Management Agency responded to 3675 Gwynn Road for an out-of-control brush fire Thursday afternoon.

Apr 12, 2018 at 5:35 PM
jsmith
WEMA

Burn restriction issued for Wilson County

Wilson Emergency Management Agency officials issued a burn restriction Thursday for Wilson County due to the low relative humidity and windy conditions.

Apr 12, 2018 at 3:50 PM
Lebanon police and fire dispatcher Amber Phillips takes an emergency call recently at Lebanon Police Department.
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Mt. Juliet Police

Local agencies thank dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week

Several local emergency response agencies took to social media Monday for National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week to thank local dispatchers for the often-unnoticed service they offer daily.

Apr 9, 2018 at 6:11 PM
Fire early Thursday morning destroyed a home on Paradise Drive in Mt. Juliet.
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Mt. Juliet Fire

Early morning fire destroys Mt. Juliet home

A Mt. Juliet home on Paradise Drive was ruled a total loss early Thursday morning after fire destroyed it.

Apr 5, 2018 at 5:16 PM
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Lebanon Fire Department

Two fires in Lebanon believed to be intentionally set

Firefighters determined two fires that happened Wednesday at about noon at 304 Carver Lane were intentionally set.

Apr 4, 2018 at 6:03 PM
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Mt. Juliet

Burn restriction issued in Mt. Juliet

Mt. Juliet fire officials issued a burn ban for Tuesday, which banned any open burning for the day within the city limits.

Apr 3, 2018 at 5:53 PM
Seven new firefighters graduated from recruit training Tuesday night, and the Fire Department of Mt. Juliet held a ceremony to honor them.
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Fire Department

Seven complete firefighter training in Mt. Juliet

The Fire Department of Mt. Juliet recognized seven new firefighters Tuesday night with a ceremony for their completion of recruit firefighter training.

Mar 28, 2018 at 5:31 PM
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