One year ago, the unthinkable happened.
At 9:37 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2023, the Covington Fire Department (CFD) responded to a call on Hendricks St. A fire broke out in downtown Covington. The fire then spread to a number of other buildings on Monticello St, leading to a horrific scene in the heart of downtown.
Covington rallies back one year after fire
![](https://covingtonnews.cdn-anvilcms.net/media/images/2024/08/26/images/082424_-_A1-3_A1.max-1200x675.jpg)
![covington overcomes tragedy](https://covingtonnews.cdn-anvilcms.net/media/images/2024/08/26/images/082424_-_A1-3_A1.max-752x423.jpg)