LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville firefighters responded to a large fire at a commercial building containing hazardous chemicals Thursday evening.
Fire investigators said crews responded to a report of a fire at Anderson Finishing Solutions on Del Park Terrace around 8:20 p.m. They arrived within one minute of the report to find a working fire in the 80,000 square foot building.
Major Bobby Cooper with the Louisville Fire Department said the fire warranted a three-alarm response and nearly 100 firefighters worked to get the fire under control.
Cooper said the building is a total loss, but no one was injured and the surrounding buildings weren't damaged.
The Louisville Division of Fire Arson Bureau determined a lightning strike caused the massive fire. The determination comes after a preliminary investigation brought forth from witness statements of a lightning strike prior to the start of the fire.
Additionally, the agency said fire burn patterns and examination of equipment on the interior are in line with a fire caused by lightning.
Investigators will continue gathering evidence, including formal lightning strike data, additional witness interviews and joint scene exams with involved parties before formally concluding the investigation.
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Fire official said they would remain on the scene as long as necessary.
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