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Fire at Historic Martin County Courthouse under control, Refurbishing to Continue

By Isaac Taylor, Amanda Barren,

13 hours ago

MARTIN COUNTY, KY (WOWK) — A fire at the Historic Martin County Courthouse is under control, according to dispatchers.

Martin County dispatchers say the fire broke out around 6:45 p.m. on Monday.

Officials with the courthouse say the fire was contained in the finance office.

Main Street is closed as a result of the fire, dispatchers say.

The extent of the damage is unknown at this time.

This is a developing story. We will continue to update you as more information becomes available.