Multiple crews respond to fire at historic Bradshaw-Duncan House in Oldham County

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A late-night fire damaged the historic Bradshaw-Duncan House in Oldham County, drawing multiple fire departments to the scene Monday night.

Crews were dispatched around 9:45 p.m. after receiving multiple calls reporting a fire at the wedding and event venue. South Oldham crews were the first on the scene and found heavy fire at the side and back of the building, working its way into the attic.

In total, 24 fire units were dispatched to the scene, including crews from Ballardsville, Peewee Valley, Anchorage/Middletown and Simpsonville.

"It's a little scary for firefighters, because we know we're dealing with a very old building with void spaces," South Oldham Fire Assistant Chief Kevin Parker said Tuesday.

Fire crews contained the fire after about two and a half hours. The structure was unoccupied at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported.

The home was built in 1805 and had add-ons in 1855-60. Officials said the wind conditions along with the age and size of the building affected the ability to get the fire under control quicker.

"We saved a historic building, and if it weren't for the valiant and really persistent efforts from the fire department members and the chief (and) command officers calling for more crews, we would've lost this building," Parker said.

The building sustained significant damage on the second floor and water damage on the first floor, but it's still standing.

The owner of Bradshaw-Duncan House, Tina Powell Dolt, said they're now working on contingency plans.

"We're very blessed no one was hurt," Powell Dolt said. "It's going to be a rough ride ahead of us, but God will provide for us."

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.