Louisville explosion

[RandomGuyFromIN]

Ongoing now. 1901 Payne Street. Second alarm with HAZMAT, at least 1 trapped and 5 injured. Trapped occupant rescued, Units ordered to remain out of the building. Ammonia and other chemicals involved.

1 mile shelter in place ordered. Numerous homes in the area damaged.

Engines 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 19, 21 on scene
Engine 15 at University of Louisville Hospital for decon
Truck 1
Tower 2
Quints 7, 9, 10
Hazmats 1, 19, 21 (all three LFD has)
Rescue 11
Battalions 2, 4, 5, 10
Chiefs 1, 3, 5, 501, 502

1545 Engines 5 and 2 returning to service

1618 Residences on three streets nearby checked. Extensive damage but no injuries.

1623: All occupants accounted for.

1628: Per the Mayor, 2 rescued, 11 hospitalized. No update on condition.

 

[raybrag]

Shelter-in-place order issued in area near building explosion in Clifton neighborhood

An explosion has been reported in the 1900 block of Payne Street in the Clifton neighborhood, officials confirmed.

www.courier-journal.com

Explosion at plant in Clifton area of Louisville injures workers, damages nearby homes

Residents across Louisville reported around 3 p.m. feeling the explosion, which occurred at Givaudan Sense Colour at 1901 Payne St.

www.wdrb.com

Large explosion reported at Louisville factory Tuesday afternoon; 6 taken to hospital and shelter in place ordered

A loud boom could be heard about 3 p.m. at the Givaudan Sense Colour company on Payne Street.

www.whas11.com

Large explosion at Louisville facility heard for miles; at least 11 hospitalized

A loud boom was heard throughout Louisville Tuesday afternoon.

www.wlky.com

At least 11 people hospitalized after workplace explosion in Clifton neighborhood

Louisville Fire says injuries have been confirmed but an exact number has not been confirmed.

www.wave3.com

 

[LaurenSkye]

The explosion has turned fatal as one employee who extricated by fire crews succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, while another one was found deceased in the plant hours later.

Deadly Louisville factory explosion: Everything we know

There are still some unanswered questions, but here's everything we know so far.

www.wlky.com

Here's condensed radio traffic from the incident via Legeros Fire Line