Two people were killed and “several other individuals were also injured” as a result of an explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour Factory in Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday afternoon, the company confirmed in a statement to Fox News.

Kentucky officials said during a news conference the explosion happened around 3 p.m. in the 1900 block of Payne Street. According to local outlet WLKY, the factory specializes in food coloring and is located in the city’s Clifton neighborhood.

It was earlier reported that at least 11 employees were taken to hospitals.

“We are grieving with the families, friends, and loved ones of those that were lost and injured during this very difficult time,” a statement from a Givaudan Flavors Corp. spokesman said. “City leaders have stated there is no ongoing threat to those in the immediate proximity or the surrounding community.”

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Aerial images showed smoke rising from the damaged building, which had a structural collapse. The inside of the building was also visible in a gaping hole caused by the explosion.

“Once our firefighters arrived, they did make an aggressive interior attack,” Fire Chief Brian O’Neill said. “We had one person that was pinned. We were able to get them out, rescue them, as well as assist the others in evacuation.”

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The reported explosion took place in Louisville Tuesday. (WDRB)

O’Neill added that officials were monitoring the air and that there was no sign of “any type of chemical problems in the air.”

Givaudan’s statement said there were reports of damaged homes and buildings near the factory, and that the company is “supporting those impacted.”

“The house is still standing. It’s just structural damage. If it was on a wall, it’s on the floor,” Patrick Livers, who lives in a neighborhood immediately across the railroad tracks from the plant, told the Associated Press. “All the neighbors’ windows busted out, doors blown in. It looked like a small tornado went off inside the house.”

He was at work when his mother, who had picked up his children from school and was bringing them home, called to say his home had been damaged by the explosion.

WLKY reports the explosion took place at the Givaudan Sense Colour plant. (Google Maps)

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said in a statement Tuesday night officials have accounted for everyone who was working at the plant at the time.

He added officials spoke to employees inside the plant and they “initially conveyed that everything was normal activity when the explosion occurred.”

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The cause of the explosion is under investigation.

“Our priority right now is on our team members, the families of those we have lost and those that were injured in this accident,” Givaudan’s statement says. “We are in touch with them, and committed to supporting them in the coming days and weeks.”

Fox News Digital’s Brooke Curto, Melissa Summers and the Associated Press contributed to this report.

Visitors far and wide continue to travel to the Sunshine State despite hurricanes that may have stood in the way.

Between July 1 and Sept. 30, projections indicate that 34.6 million travelers visited Florida, according to Visit Florida, the state’s official tourism marketing corporation.

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There were a record-breaking 31.8 million domestic visitors with 2.3 million overseas traveling, marking a 1.8% increase over the third quarter last year. 

“The Free State of Florida continues to break records for tourism,” said Governor Ron DeSantis in a press release published by Visit Florida.

DeSantis added, “It is a testament to our model, and we will continue to operate our state with common sense, fiscal responsibility, environmental stewardship and a penchant for freedom.”

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So far, there has been an increase of two million visitors since 2023.

Florida has seen an increase of two million visitors since 2023 as more travelers flock to the Sunshine State. (iStock)

“The hard work and resilience of Floridians have been instrumental in keeping our tourism industry strong, showcasing the best of what our state has to offer,” Dana Young, president and CEO of Visit Florida, said in the release. 

Visit Florida highlighted notable growth at the Palm Beach International Airport and Pensacola International Airport.

Hurricane season typically takes place between June 1 until Nov. 30, according to the Florida Climate Center. 

In the third quater, there were 31.8 million domestic visitors and 2.3 million overseas visitors.  (iStock)

The FOX Forecast Center said Tropical Storm Sara, currently near Jamaica, could become a hurricane and possibly impact Florida.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis and Visit Florida for additional comment. 

Police in Florida have charged a second woman in connection with a deadly shooting captured on Facebook live.

Lakevia Pringle, 31, was taken into custody on Friday after turning herself in to Sanford police on a first-degree premeditated murder charge. 

She is accused of recording the Facebook livestream that ultimately showed the shooting death of 34-year-old Lauren Martin on Nov. 5.

Pringle’s girlfriend Savon Tyler, 35, who is accused of fighting and killing Martin, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with the same crime.

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“While live streaming [sic], Pringle can be heard encouraging Tyler to continue the altercation, which led to the homicide of Lauren,” Sanford police said on Facebook. 

A redacted police report viewed by FOX 35 Orlando says a voice in the livestream can be heard telling Tyler to “Fire her a– up!”

A warrant was issued for Pringle’s arrest after the Seminole County State Attorney’s office reviewed the video and other evidence. Sanford police also said Pringle did not cooperate with “multiple attempts” to interview her.

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Savon Tyler, 35, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder, Sanford police said in a news release. (Sanford Police Department)

Police determined that an ongoing argument caused Martin to drive to Tyler’s home.

When Tyler saw Martin at her house, she armed herself with a “children’s miniature baseball bat” and a “9mm sky [sic] handgun,” according to court records viewed by local outlet WESH.

The two women briefly argued in the middle of the street before a fight broke out and Martin was ultimately shot, the outlet reported.

Martin’s family said on a GoFundMe account that she leaves behind three children.

“Although we take comfort in knowing she is at peace, she leaves behind three beautiful children. We are mourning this tragic loss while also adjusting to a new normal for her children’s lives,” the fundraiser said.

Lauren Martin, 34, was allegedly shot and killed by Savon Tyler during a Facebook livestream. (Lauren Martin (BossLadii BiggBaby)/ Facebook)

Both Pringle and Tyler are in the Seminole County Jail with no bond.