Fireball engulfs buildings

The plane reportedly struck multiple buildings, including a fuel recycling facility, igniting a massive blaze that emergency crews battled late into the night. Authorities said the aircraft was carrying an estimated 38,000 gallons of jet fuel, intensifying the inferno that could be seen for miles.

Residents living within five miles of the airport were ordered to shelter indoors as firefighters worked to contain the flames and monitor air quality.

Jefferson County Public Schools — the largest district in Kentucky — announced that all classes will be canceled on Wednesday following the shelter-in-place order issued after the crash.

Seven dead, more expected

As of Tuesday night, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that at least seven people had died, a number expected to rise as recovery efforts continue.

“The news out of Louisville is tough tonight,” Beshear wrote on X. “First responders are working tirelessly to extinguish the