Arson suspect trial to begin in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A trial is expected to begin Tuesday in Lexington for Tyler Jordan, a man accused of starting a fire at the Pinebrook Apartments on Tates Creek Road in 2021.

According to court records, Jordan faces charges of arson and wanton endangerment.

Investigators allege that the fire, which caused several injuries, forced at least five people to jump from a second-floor balcony to escape the flames.