MILLERSBURG, Ky. — An evening fire ravaged several buildings on Main Street in the small town of Millersburg on Wednesday.

The State Fire Marshal is investigating what caused an intense fire in downtown Millersburg on Wednesday. Several large buildings were destroyed, including the town’s recently remodeled post office and several apartment buildings above it.

Around 24 hours after it started, firefighters were still managing hot spots. Resident Kevin Hopkins lives within sight of the affected buildings, and said the flames took memories from many in the town.

“A lot of people that live here have lived here all their lives, and they seen some of their memories go up in flames yesterday and last night,” Hopkins said. “As I understand correctly, there were six residents living in apartments throughout this block.”

Diane Young took several pictures Wednesday after rushing out of her apartment, which is directly across the street from where the fire started.

A firefighter works on a hot spot in Millersburg on Thursday, June 23, 2022. (Spectrum News 1\Jonathon Gregg)

“Oh yeah, it was burning really hot,” Young said. In fact, the flames were so intense it threatened her building. “They said this building started to scorch, and they said you’re outta here.”

Fire departments from surrounding communities and counties help fight the fire, which was still smoldering Thursday afternoon. Photos taken by Rodney Willoughby show Ladder 2 from the Paris Fire Department attacking the fire from above while other firefighters worked hoses from the ground.

According to another resident, the post office at the corner of 5th and Main had recently been remodeled.

There have been no reported injuries, but neighbor Kevin Hopkins said several firefighters may have suffered heat exhaustion as they battled this fire on one of the hottest days of the year.

“I can’t praise the firefighters enough on how they handled this,” Hopkins said.

Left to tell is how the fire started.