Murfreesboro, TN – Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue crews rushed to a New Salem Highway construction site Tuesday (6/24/2025) afternoon in response to reports of an explosion that shook homes in this rapidly growing area. The first responder on-the-scene reported that a large dumptruck had exploded and was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control. No injuries were reported, and traffic on the busy thoroughfare remained unaffected. Battalion Chief 1, along with Safety 1 and Safety 2 units, also responded to the scene. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s office. The incident occurred amid continued construction along New Salem Highway (State Route 99), part of a multi-phase project designed to widen the…..