LFD investigates deadly afternoon fire

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Fire Department is investigating an early afternoon fire that left one person dead.

According to LFD, crews were called to the 2100 block of Ft. Harrods Drive after a neighbor reported a burning smell in the building.

Firefighters arrived on the scene around 4:30 p.m.

Firefighters say the flames were found in the kitchen.

A female victim was located in the bathroom.

The Fayette County Coroner has been notified of the death.

Investigators remain on-scene to determine a cause.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.