Fire investigator called to HOWA fire

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department responded at about 5 p.m. to a general fire alarm at American HOWA on Jody Richards Drive.

The first unit to arrive reported smoke visible on the front side of the building, BGFD spokeswoman Marlee Boenig said. A full structural fire response was called for at that point.

Fire personnel entered the structure to begin extinguishing the fire and encountered heavy smoke. The building was also searched for hidden fire. A fire investigator has been called.

Eight units and 23 personnel responded to the fire.