The “Maguana’s fire” in Carrollton refers to the devastating downtown fire that destroyed the historic Siersdofers Building and several businesses in March 2022. Here’s a timeline of the major events:

Timeline of the Fire

• Monday, March 21, 2022 – Afternoon
  • A fire was first reported in a rear portion of the historic downtown building near Main and Court Streets.
  • Fire departments responded and believed the fire had been extinguished after working the scene for several hours.  
• Tuesday, March 22, 2022 – Around 5:30–6:00 a.m.
  • The fire reignited overnight.
  • Flames rapidly spread through the two-story historic structure, heavily involving the roof and upper floors before firefighters arrived. Carrollton Fire Chief Mike Terrell stated the fire was already blowing out second-story windows and through the roof when crews pulled up.  
• During Fire Operations
  • Multiple agencies responded to fight the blaze.
  • Large portions of the building collapsed as crews battled the fire.
  • The historic structure, built in 1891, was considered a total loss.  

Businesses Affected

The fire destroyed or damaged several downtown businesses, including:

• Maguana’s Unique Gifts & Flowers
• Artful Gifts Etc.
• Sweet & Savory Blessings (reportedly suffered less severe damage)  

Community Impact

Residents described the businesses as “anchor businesses” and an important part of downtown Carrollton’s identity. Many locals gathered downtown during the fire, and the community quickly organized support efforts for the owners and firefighters.  

Collapse After the Fire

• Wednesday, March 23, 2022
  • A wall from the damaged Maguana’s building collapsed into Court Street the day after the main fire.  

Injuries & Investigation

• Thankfully, no fatalities or serious injuries were reported.
• The cause of the fire remained under investigation by the Kentucky State Fire Marshal.