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Fire Crews Battle Large Building Fire in Old Louisville

S 2nd St & W Hill St

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Summary

  • A structure fire in Old Louisville led to a partial building collapse, prompting a mayday call. Firefighters responded to the incident at Second and Hill streets, successfully rescuing a firefighter and shifting to defensive operations to protect adjacent buildings.

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Louisville Metro Police issued a traffic advisory urging people to stay away from Second and Hill streets and to follow officers blocking roads around the scene.

The fire has grown to a third alarm, with additional engines requested for manpower.

Crews are now operating defensively on the main fire building and working to protect neighboring structures on two sides, per Louisville Area Fire Incidents.

A partial collapse at the rear of the two-story building prompted a mayday call, per Louisville Area Fire Incidents. The mayday was cleared and a firefighter was removed.

Louisville Fire Department crews responded to a working structure fire at Second and Hill streets in Old Louisville, according to LFD.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S 2nd St & W Hill St.

Louisville Metro Police issued a traffic advisory urging people to stay away from Second and Hill streets and to follow officers blocking roads around the scene.

The fire has grown to a third alarm, with additional engines requested for manpower.

Crews are now operating defensively on the main fire building and working to protect neighboring structures on two sides, per Louisville Area Fire Incidents.

A partial collapse at the rear of the two-story building prompted a mayday call, per Louisville Area Fire Incidents. The mayday was cleared and a firefighter was removed.

Louisville Fire Department crews responded to a working structure fire at Second and Hill streets in Old Louisville, according to LFD.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S 2nd St & W Hill St.

Louisville Metro Police issued a traffic advisory urging people to stay away from Second and Hill streets and to follow officers blocking roads around the scene.

The fire has grown to a third alarm, with additional engines requested for manpower.

Crews are now operating defensively on the main fire building and working to protect neighboring structures on two sides, per Louisville Area Fire Incidents.

A partial collapse at the rear of the two-story building prompted a mayday call, per Louisville Area Fire Incidents. The mayday was cleared and a firefighter was removed.

Louisville Fire Department crews responded to a working structure fire at Second and Hill streets in Old Louisville, according to LFD.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S 2nd St & W Hill St.

Louisville Metro Police issued a traffic advisory urging people to stay away from Second and Hill streets and to follow officers blocking roads around the scene.

The fire has grown to a third alarm, with additional engines requested for manpower.

Crews are now operating defensively on the main fire building and working to protect neighboring structures on two sides, per Louisville Area Fire Incidents.

A partial collapse at the rear of the two-story building prompted a mayday call, per Louisville Area Fire Incidents. The mayday was cleared and a firefighter was removed.

Louisville Fire Department crews responded to a working structure fire at Second and Hill streets in Old Louisville, according to LFD.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S 2nd St & W Hill St.

Louisville Metro Police issued a traffic advisory urging people to stay away from Second and Hill streets and to follow officers blocking roads around the scene.

The fire has grown to a third alarm, with additional engines requested for manpower.

Crews are now operating defensively on the main fire building and working to protect neighboring structures on two sides, per Louisville Area Fire Incidents.

A partial collapse at the rear of the two-story building prompted a mayday call, per Louisville Area Fire Incidents. The mayday was cleared and a firefighter was removed.

Louisville Fire Department crews responded to a working structure fire at Second and Hill streets in Old Louisville, according to LFD.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S 2nd St & W Hill St.

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Louisville Fire (Fire 1-4, LFR Alert) · Sep 2, 1:58PM · 0:12
Chief 5. Fire. Structure fire. South 2nd Street and West Hill Street.
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