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Explosion Reported In Louisville Neighborhood, Shelter In Place Order Issued

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An explosion shook a neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday afternoon, causing widespread concern and prompting emergency response efforts. According to sources from CNN affiliate WLKY News, the explosion is believed to have originated from a building in the Clifton neighborhood.

Aerial footage captured by WLKY shows significant damage to a commercial building, raising fears that individuals may be trapped inside. The Louisville Metro Government has reported a hazardous materials incident at 1901 Payne St., leading to the issuance of a shelter-in-place order for residents within a one-mile radius of the site.

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