Two Jim Beam bourbon warehouses in Woodford County catch fire, one completely destroyed
KyForward staff
State and national news organizations are reporting a major fire at two Jim Beam bourbon barrel warehouses on McCracken Pike in Woodford County near the Franklin County line.
Image captured from WKYT video
Officials are reporting that the fire started in one warehouse and spread to the other.
Cause was apparently a lightning strike at about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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