A house fire at 400 Wilson Road in Cave City occurred Tuesday, July 7, 2026. James Brown/Glasgow News 1
By AUGGIE BROWN
Glasgow News 1
A house fire on Wilson Road in Cave City drew a multi-agency response Tuesday evening, but no injuries were reported.
The call came in around 5:41 p.m. for a fire at 400 Wilson Road, according to the 911 activity report. Cave City Fire Chief Kevin Jandt said firefighters arrived about five minutes after the initial call and found the home’s attic fully involved. Jandt said the cause of the fire remains officially undetermined. However, it appears the fire may have been sparked by a lightning strike, according to the chief.
Fire crews from Park City, Hiseville and Glasgow also responded to assist Cave City firefighters at the scene. Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services was dispatched as well as a precaution.
Neighbors and friends of the family stepped in to help salvage belongings from inside the house after crews worked to bring the flames under control, Jandt said.
Firefighters remained on scene for several hours. The scene was cleared at around 9:30 p.m., according to Jandt. The full extent of the damage to the home has not been released. No injuries were reported in connection with the fire.
Key Facts
• House fire reported around 5:41 p.m. at 400 Wilson Road in Cave City
• Firefighters arrived about five minutes after the initial call
• Attic was fully involved when crews got to the scene
• Cause is officially undetermined but appears to be from a lightning strike, according to Cave City Fire Chief Kevin Jandt
• Park City, Hiseville and Glasgow fire departments, and Barren-Metcalfe EMS assisted
• No injuries were reported
• Neighbors and friends helped salvage belongings from the home
• Scene was cleared at around 9:30 p.m.
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