LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two people are dead, more are hospitalized and people in a Louisville neighborhood are cleaning up damaged homes after an explosion at a caramel coloring factory on Tuesday.
The explosion was reported at the Givaudan Sense Colour manufacturing plant in the 1900 block of Payne Street around 3 p.m. The plant is known for producing caramel color in soft drinks.
Louisville Mayor Greenberg held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss recovery efforts and give details on what officials know about the blast.
Many homes and businesses near the factory were damaged in the fallout from the explosion. WHAS11 talked to many neighbors with shattered windows. Some said they faced thousands of dollars in damages.
During the conference Greenberg advised residents not to pick up or remove any debris or damage related to the explosion.
He and other officials are advising people to call MetroSafe at 502-574-2117 if they see debris or if their home sustained damage.
Greenberg said being …