Overview

• Emergency crews responded around 11:30 a.m. to reports of multiple explosions at the Carbide Industries site on the 4400 block of Bells Lane in southwest Louisville.
• A LENSAlert labeled the situation a hazardous‑materials incident and advised there was no danger to nearby residents.
• Fires continue to burn inside and outside the facility, and officials say the blaze is controlled but expected to keep burning as crews avoid using water.
• Authorities report no injuries and have not issued evacuation orders or shelter‑in‑place guidance.
• The plant, which produces calcium carbide and liquids for steel mills, has a record of safety violations and penalties, including worker deaths in 2011 and 2018, an OSHA citation in February 2025, and a 2023 air‑quality fine.