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Minor Explosion at Louisville Equipment Rental Business

No injuries were reported after a minor explosion at a Louisville, KY equipment rental business just before 8 p.m.Tuesday night.

Apr 17, 2013

No injuries were reported after a minor explosion at a Louisville, KY equipment rental business just before 8 p.m.Tuesday night.

Fire officials said a fire started in a lift, then transferred to a second lift.

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