Old Tobacco Warehouse Damaged By Fire

Source from:  WTVQ - Lexington,KY,USA May 23, 2007 05/25/2007

A nearly century-old tobacco warehouse in northeastern Kentucky has been severely damaged by fire. The blaze last night in Maysville created a dramatic display that forced some evacuations and drew firefighters from a half-dozen fire departments. Fire companies fought the blaze at Parker Tobacco Warehouse for almost two hours, but it had been mostly extinguished by 11 p.m. Tuesday. Black smoke continued to escape from the building, which was severely damaged. The Ledger Independent reports that residences on part of Center Street were evacuated. Maysville Fire Department and units from Orangeburg, Washington, Dover, Lewisburg, Ripley and Aberdeen worked to fight to fire. The 200,000 square foot complex was built in 1918 by R.J. Reynolds. Maysville Mayor David Cartmell says the warehouse had been vacant in recent years. Enditem