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id: 3215e884de
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-13 15:12 CST
updated: 2026-11-13 15:14 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Crews battle large fire at Edge District building

Crews battled a large fire Friday at a commercial building near Union Avenue and Lauderdale in the Edge District, around 2:30 p.m. Neighbors said it was the former Coleman's Transmission building.

Section: [Public Safety](/memphis/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Memphis Fire Department](/memphis/wiki/memphis-fire-department.md)

## Coverage

- [WREG News Channel 3 (CBS)](https://wreg.com/news/local/crews-battling-fire-in-downtown-memphis/), 2026-11-13 15:12 CST: Crews battle large fire near downtown Memphis
- [Action News 5 WMC (NBC)](https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/11/13/firefighters-battling-flames-former-auto-repair-shop/), 2026-11-13 15:14 CST: Firefighters battling flames at former auto repair shop

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