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    1. Community Risk

    Two People Hurt in Kentucky Apartment Explosion

    Nov. 13, 2013
    Fire investigators in Danville are trying to figure out what caused an apparent explosion and fire in an apartment building that injured two.

    Source Lexington Herald-Leader

    Nov. 13--At least two people were injured early Wednesday in an explosion and fire at an apartment building in Danville, officials said.

    Information remained sketchy, but Danville Fire Department Battalion Chief James Coffman confirmed that two people were flown to University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital after the explosion on Patrician Place.

    It happened about 12:30 a.m.

    Initial reports indicated that there was an explosion on the first floor of the four-plex apartment, followed by a fire.

    An investigation is continuing.

    Jim Warren: (859) 231-3255.

    Copyright 2013 - Lexington Herald-Leader

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