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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An investigation is underway after a late-night house fire in Lexington. According to the Lexington Fire Department, the fire happened just before 10 p.m. on Bishop Drive, near Russell Cave Road and Radcli…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An investigation is ongoing after an apartment fire was discovered during a drug bust in Winchester. According to the Winchester Police Department, officers were executing a search warrant Wednesday at an…
Winchester's police and fire departments worked together on Wednesday afternoon to keep community members safe after a residence caught fire during an attempt to serve a drug arrest warrant.
LEX 18 on the scene reported that several Lexington fire units on Bishop Drive are responding to what appears to be structure fire as smoke was captured coming from the roof of a home.
Two men were arrested during a drug trafficking investigation that led to an apartment fire on North Main Street, according to police and fire officials.
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man charged in connection with a downtown London fire that damaged two law offices appeared in court Wednesday. Scottie Seeley is charged with burglary and arson in the case involving a fire at the Cunnagin…
A woman was killed by her alleged abuser before he died in a fiery crash on Interstate 64 in Franklin County on Sunday, ending a multi-state manhunt.
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person has been charged in connection with a downtown London structure fire, according to police. The London Police Department says 56-year-old Scottie Seeley is charged with arson and burglary in connect…
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LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Firefighters in London remain on scene this morning following a commercial structure fire where a person was removed from inside the building. According to a post from the London City Fire Department, first-a…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Firefighters in London remain on scene this morning following a commercial structure fire where a person was removed from inside the building. According to a post from the London City Fire Department, first-a…
City leaders in London said fire department crews have fully extinguished a fire on Main Street, where one person was taken to a Lexington hospital after being pulled from the structure.
City leaders in London said fire department crews have fully extinguished a fire on Main Street, where one person was taken to a Lexington hospital after being pulled from the structure.
Fire crews in London are putting out final hot spots and inspecting the integrity of a London building that caught fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Fire crews in London are putting out final hot spots and inspecting the integrity of a London building that caught fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Law enforcement officials in London alerted the public early Tuesday morning that two blocks of the Main Street area have been blocked off due to a fire.
Law enforcement officials in London alerted the public early Tuesday morning that two blocks of the Main Street area have been blocked off due to a fire.
First responders were called to the Days Inn Hotel in Lexington to battle a fire that started in the walls of a utility closet.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Eight people were displaced following a structure fire at a home on Geranium Lane in Lexington, according to fire officials. Chief Matt Galati with the Lexington Fire Department said crews were dispatched…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Six people were displaced following a structure fire at a home on Geranium Lane in Lexington, according to fire officials. Chief Matt Galati with the Lexington Fire Department said crews were dispatched af…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Firefighters in Somerset responded to a structure fire on Franklin Court, where crews encountered flames and heavy smoke coming from the rear of a home. According to the Somerset Fire Department, everyone i…
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One person is dead following a cross-county chase that resulted in a collision on I-64 westbound in Frankfort Saturday, Kentucky State Police reports.
All lanes of I-64 eastbound near Exit 53 is currently shut down after a morning collision involving a semi-truck that later caught fire.
All lanes of I-64 eastbound near Exit 53 is currently shut down after a morning collision involving a semi-truck that later caught fire.
A road in Perrysville was closed early Saturday morning as fire crews battled a large house fire. Fire officials say the house was located off Hays May Road.
Frosty-Ette, a beloved restaurant in Sandgap, Kentucky, was damaged in a fire on Friday, but the community is rallying to help the owner, Roger Collins, rebuild and reopen the landmark.
UPDATE: 3:00 p.m. – The Jackson County Sheriff’s office says U.S. Highway 421 is back open after crews cleared the fire scene at the Frosty-Ette in Sand Gap. SAND GAP, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fire crews are responding to a commercial struct…
SAND GAP, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fire crews are responding to a commercial structure fire at the Frosty-Ette in Sand Gap, a longtime local landmark along U.S. 421. According to the City of McKee Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, McKee fi…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A local Lexington restaurant is stepping up to help a family who lost their home in a devastating fire earlier this month. Ramsey’s Diner – Lucille Drive will donate a portion of its proceeds to support th…
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The Lexington Fire Department responded to a house fire on Woodhill Drive, resulting in the death of three dogs and the displacement of two adults, with the cause of the fire still under investigation. Select
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — Nicholas Benge is beginning the difficult process of rebuilding after a deadly house fire on Saturday claimed his mother's life and destroyed their home in Rockcastle County. The fire destroyed everything…
Three dogs are dead and two adults have been displaced following an afternoon fire at a home in Lexington.
Three dogs are dead and two adults have been displaced following an afternoon fire at a home in Lexington.
Three dogs are dead and two adults have been displaced following an afternoon fire at a home in Lexington.
Breathitt County Judge Executive Jeff Noble has issued a complete ban on all outdoor burning throughout the county due to current weather conditions and extreme forest fire danger.
The smell of the smoke still lingers at what’s left of the home on the 200 block of Meadow Valley Road near Masterson Station Drive.
A devastating house fire on New Year's Day left a Lexington family with nothing, however their neighbors are determined to help them rebuild their lives.
A devastating house fire on New Year's Day left a Lexington family with nothing, however their neighbors are determined to help them rebuild their lives.
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, KY — (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person is dead and another was injured following a house fire early Saturday morning in Rockcastle County. Officials responded to a working structure fire off John Road near Highway 70 around…
The Lexington Fire Department responded to a structure fire of a single-story ranch home on Dundee Drive early Saturday morning, and the fire was brought under control with no injuries or displacements reported.
A person was found dead inside a house fire in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, on Saturday morning, and the Kentucky State Police is investigating the incident.
One person died and another was hospitalized with burn injuries following a house fire on John Road Saturday morning, according to Western Rockcastle Fire Chief Jimmy Clark.
A 77-year-old woman, Josephine Patton, died from her injuries following a fire in Bath County, Kentucky, on Friday morning.
BATH COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A woman has died following an early morning house fire in Bath County. According to Kentucky State Police, troopers with Post 8 were contacted around 6:30 a.m. Friday by Bath County Dispatch for help wit…
PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two people were taken to the hospital following an overnight house fire Thursday in the Krypton community. According to a post from the Avawam Fire Department and Rescue Squad, crews responded to a stru…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A house, ravaged by an overnight fire on Meadow Valley Road, is a total loss, according to the Lexington Fire Department. The fire department tells ABC 36 News Now firefighters were called to a structure f…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An overnight house fire caused significant damage to a home on Meadow Valley Road, according to the Lexington Fire Department. The fire department tells ABC 36 News Now firefighters were called to a struct…
No injuries were reported following a massive fire that fully engulfed a home in Georgetown on Christmas Day, the Georgetown Fire Department reported.
One person has been displaced after a fire at a Lakeshore Drive apartment complex.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person has been displaced following a fire at an apartment complex Monday morning in Lexington. According to officials, crews were called to the 100 block of Lakeshore Drive around 7:45 a.m. after some…
The Keavy Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass/woods fire on Saturday afternoon, which had spread to an RV and within 50 feet of a residence, and extinguished the fire with no injuries reported.
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Emergency crews responded to a grass and woods fire Sunday afternoon near Laurel Lake Road North. According to the London–Laurel County 911 Center, units were dispatched at 3:07 p.m. to the 3800 block…
No injuries were reported following a Saturday afternoon grass fire that burned two acres of land and a RV, officials report.
A house fire in Jackson County, Kentucky claimed the lives of three children just before Christmas, and the community has come together to help the family with donations, smoke detectors, and a benefit event.
Flames destroyed a Jackson County family home on Wednesday, leaving only smoke and debris where a residence once stood.
Multiple Laurel County crews came to the Lily Fire Department's aid in the early hours of Christmas morning to battle a garage fire that spread to a nearby vehicle.
JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Three children are dead and four other people are hospitalized after a devastating overnight house fire in Jackson County on Christmas Eve. Officials say the Sand Gap Volunteer Fire Department was cal…
Three adults were also injured in the fire.
JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly house fire in Jackson County that claimed the lives of three young children and left several others injured. According to Kentucky State Police Post 7…
Kentucky State Police report that three children were killed in a house fire on Upper Dry Fork Road in Jackson County on Tuesday, just before midnight.
Fire crews responded to a four-unit apartment complex on Cambridge Drive Tuesday morning after reports of smoke and flames, displacing nine residents.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Several residents are without a place to stay after a fire damaged all four units of an apartment building Tuesday morning in Lexington, according to the Lexington Fire Department. Battalion Chief Derek Ro…
According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, the fire was caused by a faulty kerosene heater.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington man is facing felony charges after police say he intentionally set a fire at a local hotel, creating a dangerous situation for people inside. According to a Uniform Citation filed by the Lexing…
The citation noted that Britt put "at least 44 people" in danger by allegedly starting the fire.
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A home was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning in Rockcastle County, according to the Brodhead Fire Department. Firefighters say crews were called just before 4 a.m. to a house fire on Sue Johns…
The Brindle Ridge Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire early Sunday morning that destroyed a home, but no injuries were reported.
According to the Anderson County Fire Department, an abandoned trailer was destroyed after catching fire early Saturday morning.
East Bernstadt Fire and Rescue responded to a vehicle fire that spread to a residential structure, with no injuries reported.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Six people were displaced Wednesday night after a fire at an apartment complex in Lexington. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were called to Patchen Drive around 8:20 p.m. for a reported s…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Firefighters spent several hours battling an overnight barn fire in Lexington early Thursday morning. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were called to Seeger Lane near Georgetown Road and I…
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Two adults and four children were reportedly displaced with Christmas just a week away after a Wednesday night fire at a Lexington apartment complex.
Crews with the Lexington Fire Department sprang into action early Thursday morning in response to reports of a barn fire on the northern outskirts of town.
Two adults and four children have been displaced following a fire at a Lexington apartment complex Wednesday night.
A Casey County family is rebuilding their lives after losing their home in a devastating fire just 10 days before Christmas, relying on their faith and community support to get through the tragedy.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The scene is cleared at what appears to have been a shooting call on Daniel Court, in an apartment complex, about a half-mile from Cardinal Valley Elementary School. ABC 36 News Now has reached out to poli…
The mayor warned that the entire fire department may have to be laid off if the council doesn't make amendments to the budget.