Lexington firefighter breaks ankle, ribs after fall during early-morning house fire
A Lexington firefighter was taken to the hospital after falling several feet down stairs while battling an early-Monday morning fire.
WKYT reported Monday the fire at a home in the 100 block of West Maxwell Street started around 4:30 a.m. Firefighters were able to contain the fire quickly.
The firefighter was going to the second floor of the brick bungalow when he fell about 6 feet down the stairs.
Lexington Fire Department Maj. Jordan Saas said the firefighter has a broken ankle and broken ribs. He was treated at a hospital and released later Monday morning.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This story was originally published October 26, 2020 at 7:28 AM.
Beth Musgrave
Lexington Herald-Leader