Lexington home catches fire twice on same day, family of 4 displaced

LEXINGTON, Ky. ( FOX 56 ) — A Lexington home that caught fire Wednesday afternoon went up in flames again that same evening.

Firefighters said they were called about the first fire around 2:30 p.m. on Bahama Road off Winchester Road. When crews arrived, they saw the garage completely engulfed in flames. The homeowner and their dog were still inside.

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Crews said both made it out safely. The home sustained smoke and water damage, and a family of four was displaced. Firefighters believe a lawnmower caused the garage fire.

Around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, firefighters said they were called again to the same home for another fire.

There’s still no word on what caused the second blaze.

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