LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An arrest was made in the early morning storage warehouse fire on Oct. 9.
A spokesperson with the Louisville Fire Department (LFD) said the LFD Arson Bureau has completed their preliminary investigation of the warehouse storage facility fire at the 2100 block of Frankfort Avenue.
LFD Arson Investigators arrested 47-year-old Jeffrey Burton of Taylorsville, KY on Wednesday night for alleged arson – wantonly causing destruction or damage to a building by intentionally starting a fire.
Investigators said they determined the cause to be incendiary (deliberately set). They said the preliminary cause is based off witness statements and surveillance video.
According to the citation, Burton was the only person observed on the property and was seen on the surveillance video leaving the scene with his leg on fire.
A spokesperson with LFD said Arson Investigators will continue gathering evidence, including additional witness interviews and joint scene exams with involved parties before formally concluding the investigation.
Original Story:
Louisville Fire Department (LFD) crews were dispatched to a commercial structure fire on Sunday.
Officials said fire crews arrived to the 2100 block of Frankfort Avenue around 4 a.m. to find a 3,000 square ft. commercial warehouse fully involved.
LFD representatives said nearly 40 firefighters were eventually required to fight the blaze, bringing the fire under control an hour later.
The main fire building is a total loss, officials said. Closely adjacent buildings on the property sustained minor damage.
No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
Officials said fire crews will remain at the scene throughout the morning.
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