LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville fire crews spent several hours battling a fire at a downtown building that's under construction.
MetroSafe confirmed the building was located in the 100 block of E. Main Street. Fire crews reported heavy fire and smoke on the roof of the six-story building shortly after arriving on the scene. The first call was received around 9:48 a.m., according to MetroSafe.
The building is currently being converted into residential and commercial assembly lofts, but the fire department doesn't know who owns the 56,000 square foot building, Capt. Bobby Cooper said.
Capt. Cooper said the building was built in 1908 and in the past was used to house carpet and HVAC companies.
Nearly 50 firefighters had the fire under control in about 26 minutes. The building sustained moderate water and fire damage. No injuries were reported to people or firefighters, Cooper said.
Arson Investigators have not determined a cause.
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