LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Fire crews responded to a landfill fire Saturday afternoon in Lexington after getting reports of black smoke visible in the area, according to the Lexington Fire Department.
At approximately 4:18 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to the area of Haley Downs following reports of a column of black smoke rising in the vicinity. Upon arrival, crews discovered a large garbage pile ablaze at the landfill located at 4197 Hedger Lane.
Firefighters are actively working to extinguish the fire. No injuries have been reported at this time.
