Initial reports indicated a Tuesday evening house fire on Conway Avenue started from a motorcycle on the front porch, though the incident remains under investigation, according to the Owensboro Fire Department.
OFD shared photos and some details of the incident on Facebook, saying their 2nd Crew was dispatched to a fire at a home in the 900 block of Conway Avenue.
“Initial reports indicated the fire started from a motorcycle located on the front porch. Upon arrival, Command 95 advised heavy flames and smoke from the front of the house and initiated an offensive attack. Engine 1 made initial fire attack and was assisted by Engine 3. The fire was knocked down quickly, but crews remained on scene for over an hour for overhual operations,” the post reads.
Responding units included Engines 1, 3, and 5, Ladder 1, Rescue 1, Fire 95, Fire 97, Fire 98 and Fire 29.
OFD reported there were no injuries and the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The Owensboro Police Department, Owensboro Municipal Utilities, and American Red Cross also responded to assist.
