Franklin Fire Company Investigates Odor of Smoke at Dollar General
Photo by Franklin Fire CompanyFranklin Fire Company apparatus staged outside Dollar General during the response.
Photo by Franklin Fire CompanyEngine 43 positioned on scene as crews investigated the reported odor of smoke.
Photo by Franklin Fire CompanyFirefighters respond to Dollar General on Lincoln Way West for an HVAC-related issue.
February 20, 2026 — Franklin Fire Company responded at approximately 11 a.m. with Engine 43 and Ladder 42, staffed by eight personnel, to the Dollar General on Lincoln Way West for a reported odor of smoke inside the store. Upon arrival, crews conducted an interior investigation and traced the issue to an HVAC unit. Firefighters secured the unit and ensured there were no additional hazards before turning the scene over to property management. The incident was resolved quickly, allowing normal operations to resume without further issue.
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