Authorities investigate possible arson in Nashville Dollar General store fire

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Posted: Mar 31, 2020 / 03:05 PM CDT / Updated: Mar 31, 2020 / 03:07 PM CDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Nashville Fire Department Chief said they are investigating a fire at a Dollar Tree store in Nashville.

Officials said it happened around 1:25 p.m. Tuesday afternoon at the Dollar General store in the 2200 block of Murfreesboro Pike.

The Chief said the fire started in a clothing aisle and they suspect arson. There was no structural damage.

This is a developing story. Stay with News 2 and WKRN.com for updates.

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