LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Investigators with Lexington Fire Department are now asking the public for assistance in identifying a person of interest in connection with a fire that was intentionally set at the At-Home department store in the Hamburg area in December.
Firefighters arrived at the scene on Pavilion Way around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, December 28. When crews arrived, flames were found inside the building and upgraded the incident to a working structure fire.
The sprinkler system did go off and crews were able to put out the flames. The building suffered heavy fire, smoke, and water damage. No injuries were reported.
Fire investigators conducted an origin and cause investigation and determined that the fire was intentionally set. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information related to the fire is urged to call Lexington Fire/Arson Investigation Bureau: (859) 231-5672, Lexington Police: (859) 258-3600, or email arsontips@lexingtonky.gov. Photos or videos can be texted to (859) 421-0112.
All calls and tips can remain anonymous.
