UPDATE: Damage so extensive building likely condemned: Fire Department

The fire call came-in just after 11:00 p.m. Monday across from the health department and BCTC Newtown Campus

UPDATE:

— As of 11 a.m., fire investigators remained on the scene as firefighters continued to watch our for and extinguish hot spots.

— No injuries were reported and fire crews say the building likely will be condemned because of the extensive damage

— The fire was so involved when crews first arrived, teams had to start a defensive approach to protect surrounding buildings before being able to full attack the blaze.

UPDATE:
– the location is 320 Georgetown Place, it is officially an unoccupied building, but homeless people live around the area
– According to city records, owners were issued a repair-or-demolish order in April due to the state the structure was in
– in August, the Urban County government reported 50 code violations on the structure, which the owners appealed and lost in September
– https://www.lexingtonky.gov/sites/default/files/final-orders/2021-09/320%20Georgetown%20Pl.%20-%20Appeal%20Findings%20of%20Fact.pdf

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – More than 20 Lexington Fire units responded to a large fire just after 11 p.m. Monday in the 300 block of Georgetown Place, across from the health department and BCTC Newtown Campus.

Smoke filled the night sky and was clearly visible from miles away.

Streets in the immediate area were temporarily blocked-off to accommodate the number of fire units.

This is a developing story.  Stay tuned for updates online and on ABC 36 News.