At 6:20pmCT on Thursday night, August 24, 2023 the Jamestown Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire on Viewpoint Road off of Boat Dock Road in Jamestown.
 

The first units on the scene found an abandoned structure that was being torn down, fully involved. Firefighters were able to save an outbuilding and a large barn located on the property. Due to the heat, Russell County EMS was put on standby.

The fire department was assisted by the Russell County Sheriffs Office. The fire is being investigated by Kentucky State Police.

Firefighters were on the scene for approximately 3 1/2 hours.