Two hospitalized after explosion and fire reported in downtown Lexington
Two people were taken to the hospital with injuries that may be life-threatening after a fire and explosion were reported on West Short Street Saturday afternoon.
The fire was reported at a residence on the 500 block of West Short Street just before 4:30 p.m., and initial reports were that it might have been caused by a natural gas explosion.
Lexington Fire Department Battalion Chief Jordan Saas said the two people who were taken to a hospital had injuries that are “possibly life threatening.”
He said a final determination of the cause of the fire would be made by a fire investigator working together with Columbia Gas.
Saas said several structures sustained damage in the incident.
A Columbia Gas representative said the company was assisting with an investigation nearby on Quin Shearer Court, but no further details were available.
This story was originally published March 6, 2021 at 7:01 PM.
