Man charged with arson after downtown London structure fire
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 connection with the fire.
Police confirmed Seeley was the person firefighters removed from the building during the incident.
They also say Seeley is in police custody, and will be taken to the Laurel County Detention Center.
Investigators say the fire happened at the Cunnagin & Cunnagin and Benge & Cesna law offices, located next to the Laurel County Courthouse.
The investigation remains ongoing. Police have not released additional details at this time.
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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-arriving crews made entry under extremely heavy conditions and were able to remove an occupant from the structure.
Battalion Chief Brandon Wagers praised firefighters for their actions during the response.
“Proud of our crews. First-arriving firefighters made entry under heavy conditions and successfully removed an occupant from the structure,” Wagers said. “This is exactly why we are here for the community. Prayers for the person that was pulled out,” said Wagers in the Facebook post.
According to London Mayor Randall Weddle, the person was taken to Lexington.
Firefighters remain on scene along with assisting departments, continuing suppression and overhaul operations. Officials say public safety remains a top priority.
The fire department asked the community to keep the individual involved, their family, and responding firefighters in their thoughts. Additional updates are expected as more information becomes available.
