Two Lexington firefighters receive minor injures on Monday

LEXINGTON – Two Lexington firefighters received minor injuries while responding to a house fire on Monday morning.

At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 5, crews from the Lexington Fire Department responded to a residential house fire on West Seventh Street Extension.

Upon arrival, the one story, single-family structure was engulfed in smoke and heavy flames and firefighter immediately began working to extinguish the fire. A conducted search revealed there were no occupants in the home. The fire was under control in approximately 20 minutes.

Two firefighters sustained minor injuries during the incident and were treated on the scene by Davidson County EMS. There were no other injuries reported.

The American Red Cross is assisting the occupants of the residence who were displaced because of the damage by the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by The City of Lexington Fire Marshal’s Office.

Other responding agencies included the West Lexington Fire and Rescue and the Davidson County EMS.

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