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Explosion Suspected in Lexington House Fire That Displaced Four

A multi-agency probe that includes the FBI and ATF signals an extended emergency presence in the area.

Overview

  • Investigators say a preliminary review points to an explosion as the cause of a house fire on the 700 block of Orlean Circle near Alumni Drive.
  • Four residents, including two children, were displaced with no life-threatening injuries reported.
  • One person was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
  • Lexington police hazardous devices specialists, fire arson investigators, the FBI, and the ATF are working to determine the cause.
  • Reporters at the scene saw heavy smoke and a crumbling left-side foundation as police asked for tips through the department, Bluegrass Crime Stoppers, or the P3 Tips app.