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ATF offering reward for info in fire that killed a Lexington firefighter

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information on a fire that claimed the life of a Lexington firefighter.

Posted 2024-04-16T04:37:11+00:00 - Updated 2024-04-16T04:37:11+00:00

Firefighter in a burning building. (This is a generic photo, not a photo from the scene).

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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information on a fire that claimed the life of a Lexington firefighter.

On March 26, the Lexington Fire Department responded to a fire at an empty house on West 5th Street.

While battling the fire, Fire Capt. Ronnie Metcalf with the Lexington Fire Department, sustained severe injuries and was airlifted to a regional burn center.

Investigators believe the fire was intentionally set, according to ATF.

Anyone with information about this fire should contact ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477).