The Mapco at Highway 96 and Royal Oaks erupted into flames Monday afternoon around 4:30pm.
Franklin Police and firefighters responded to the blaze, which was contained to the back of the gas station.
— Franklin Fire Dept (@FranklinFire) March 20, 2017
No one was injured in the fire. Firefighters said the cause has not been determined, or whether the fire began on a tree and jumped to the building. Franklin Fire said that 2 engines, 2 towers, 1 ladder, 1 rescue truck and a chief’s truck responded.
UPDATE STR FIRE: Fire out, crews continue to check for extension/hidden fire. Investigation to begin shortly into cause.
— Franklin Fire Dept (@FranklinFire) March 20, 2017
The fire damaged the back of the building and its insulation.
We are at the scene of a gas station fire at 96 & Royal Oaks. Congestion is extremely heavy. Seek alternate. pic.twitter.com/xBuaMEkV6c
— Franklin Police Dept (@FranklinTNPD) March 20, 2017
CRAZY VIDEO shows #Franklin gas station erupt in fire: https://t.co/B4awCa0Vni #LIVEonFOX17 pic.twitter.com/r4RlVXvle9
— FoxNashville (@FOXNashville) March 20, 2017
