Owensboro firefighters responded to a significant structure fire overnight near the 600 block of Triplett Street. According to the Owensboro Fire Department, the fire fully engulfed a building, though it is currently unknown whether the structure housed a business or was used for another purpose.
Images from the scene show heavy flames and smoke as crews worked to contain the blaze. Authorities temporarily closed the intersection of Triplett and 4th Street, urging residents to avoid the area for their safety.
No information on injuries or the cause of the fire has been released at this time.
