Man charged with arson in London fire

Update:

During a press conference on Tuesday, Major Bobby Day reported that 56-year-old Scottie Seeley has been charged with second-degree arson and third-degree burglary in connection to the structure fire in London.

Authorities confirmed that Seeley was the man who was pulled out of the building by fire crews.

Detectives with the London Police Department began an investigation into the fire. Following the preliminary investigation, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Seeley.

London Mayor Randall Weddle reports that Main Street is closed between Third Street and Fifth Street due to a structure fire on Tuesday morning.

The London Fire Department, according to Mayor Weddle, has pulled one person out of the fire, who was then sent to a Lexington hospital.

According to Mayor Weddle, several agencies are on the scene working to extinguish the fire, and the area should be avoided.

Mayor Weddle says that the duration of the closure is unknown at this time and that alternate routes should be used.

The London Police Department says it has “notified the Laurel County School System and is coordinating closely with the Laurel County School Police to ensure the safety of students.”

London police add that due to the road closure, “there is a potential for traffic disruptions that may result in delays for student transportation.

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