According to Assistant Leitchfield Fire Chief Carl “Moon” Smith, the cause of the fire was “electrical,” originating in the ceiling of Balancing Act, a local gymnastics facility owned by Leitchfield resident Stacy Hinson.
Smith said that a certified state electrical inspector examined the building on Tuesday (Jan. 3) and “determined that to be the cause.”
The Dec. 29 fire, which began just before 3 p.m., not only destroyed Balancing Act, resulting in the loss of $17,000 worth of equipment, but also gutted J.C.'s Cigarette Outlet, Movin' Movies & Tanning.
The fire also threatened AutoZone, but the store reportedly only suffered some smoke damage, employees said.
There were no injuries reported as a result of the fire.
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