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The City of Lexington has increased parking enforcement after business owners complained that customers can't find parking spaces. Shop owners blame downtown workers, who leave their cars in the two-hour spaces all day. Bella Timmerding reports!

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Downtown Lexington businesses report more consumers are spending, reflecting a national spike in holiday sales and local "shop small" promotions. Kate Keeley reports!

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The Virginia Court of Appeals lifted the emergency stay order, which kept the remaining three giraffes at the Natural Bridge Zoo. But it’s still unclear when the animals will be transferred out of the park. Here’s the story, brought to you by Liz Trubeck!

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Friday, March 14

Vacant Lexington house severely damaged in electrical fire

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By Stefanie Chiguluri

This story contains a slideshow.

An electrical fire significantly damaged a vacant house on Borden Road Tuesday night, leaving one firefighter with minor injuries.

Lexington firefighters, along with three other local departments, arrived at 543 Borden Road at about 10:15 p.m. Lexington Fire Department Chief Ty Dickerson said the fire was extinguished in 30 minutes, but firefighters remained on the scene until 2 a.m. to make sure all hot spots were put out.

One firefighter from Buena Vista was taken to the hospital after his foot and leg went through a hole in the floor. He was released Wednesday morning after suffering a pulled muscle.

Firefighters sifted through the debris and determined faulty electrical wiring caused the blaze. The house was not insured and had been vacant for about 30 years.