Vape Shop Fire Shuts Down Murfreesboro Pike Lanes Near I-24
Summary
A fire tore through a vape store at 818 Murfreesboro Pike on Friday, forcing Nashville Fire Department crews to shut down all westbound lanes near Interstate 24 and Spence Lane as smoke billowed from the shop's front door. Firefighters worked to contain the blaze while investigators determined its cause, noting the heightened risk of lithium‑ion battery fires in vape retailers. The incident highlights the area's history of emergencies and the recent regulatory shift moving vape and hemp retail oversight to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
(Source:Hoodline)