Firefighters battling large fire at historic building in Central Kentucky
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- Firefighters battled a large fire at Wilson’s Pool Room in downtown Versailles Thursday.
- Woodford County Judge-Executive James Kay reported the fire is under control.
- Woodford and Scott County fire departments responded and no injuries were reported.
Firefighters are battling a large fire at a historic building in downtown Versailles Thursday morning, according to Woodford County Judge-Executive James Kay.
The building on fire is Wilson’s Pool Room on Lexington Street, near the Lexington Street and Main Street intersection. Kay said the fire is under control, and firefighters are working to protect other buildings.
Versailles Mayor Laura Dake said damage to the building is extensive.
“I ask all of Versailles and Woodford County to join me in prayer for everyone affected by this incident, including the Wilson family, the families who lost everything, other business owners, neighboring properties, and the brave men and women currently on the scene,” Kay said in a post on Facebook.
No other information about the fire was provided. Woodford County Emergency Management said the Red Cross will help residents that have been displaced by the fire.
The Versailles Fire Department and Versailles Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
WKYT reported there were no injuries reported from the fire. Woodford County Emergency Management said roads in the area will be closed “well into the afternoon” while officials are at the scene.
The Lexington Fire Department along with many other Central Kentucky agencies responded to the scene for additional help, according to Woodford County Emergency Management.
“Fire departments often rely on mutual aid partners when additional manpower, equipment, or specialized apparatus is needed at an emergency scene. These partnerships help ensure communities receive the resources they need quickly and efficiently during challenging incidents,” the Scott County Fire Department, one of the other agencies that provided additional help, said in a Facebook post.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
This story was originally published July 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM.
