A structure fire broke out on 2nd and Hill streets in Louisville, Kentucky, on Wednesday afternoon.
At least one firefighter was injured as the room of the one of the buildings collapsed, local CBS affiliate WLKY reported. The Louisville fire department confirmed that at least two buildings are on fire, currently.
Louisville Fire Department shared visuals of the fire on their X handle. Additionally, local residents and news outlets also shared videos from the scene of the fire. It showed gray-white smoke coming out of the area.
The Louisville Fire Department also shared a photo of the fire. It appeared to show a multi-engine response in what appeared to be a residential area. It is unclear if anyone other than the firefighter was injured in the incident.
The intersection is around South 2nd Street and Hill Street is located in the historic Old Louisville neighborhood.
The area is close to the University of Louisville campus and roughly 1–2 miles south of downtown. It is a largely residential area characterized by Old Louisville's historic homes and multi-family buildings.
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More
