One Person Hospitalized After House Fire in Southern Jefferson County

Jessica Bowling

March 7, 2026

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Fern Creek officials say a family pet also received aid using a specially designed oxygen mask.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A fire near Cedar Creek and Mount Washington sent one person to the hospital Friday.

According to Fern Creek Fire & EMS, firefighters from Fern Creek responded along with crews from Okolona Fire and Fairdale Fire to the 1100 block of Rocky Road at about 1:20 p.m.

When crews arrived, they found a home heavily engulfed in flames. One person was taken to a local hospital, while a family pet was treated using an oxygen mask.

About 25 firefighters brought the fire under control within 20 minutes of arriving at the scene.

Fern Creek Fire & EMS said the home suffered heavy damage, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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