Fire crews battled an early-morning fire on South 4th Street near Central Park in Old Louisville on March 23, 2026.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Fire crews battled an early-morning fire Monday on South 4th Street near Central Park in Old Louisville.
Louisville Fire Capt. Donovan Sims said firefighters arrived within two minutes of the initial call and found smoke billowing from the three-story house near South 4th Street and Magnolia Avenue.
Flames shot high into the air, and smoke was visible from miles away in southern Indiana.
Eight minutes after arriving, Sims said crews upgraded the response to a two-alarm fire and called in a second unit to help bring the blaze under control. Despite the additional support, Sims said a “partial collapse” occurred.
Officials have not determined where the fire started, but Sims said the fourth floor (attic area), third floor and part of the roof collapsed onto the second floor, “significantly impacting the structure.”
Because of the extent of the damage and concerns about the building’s structural stability, Sims said “it is likely a cause determination will not be possible.”
“The amount of damage and safety risks prevent investigators from conducting an in-depth examination of the collapsed area,” he said.
Louisville firefighters and the city’s arson team remained on scene Monday investigating.
No injuries were reported, Sims said.
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