LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One person was killed Sunday after an explosion at an AAK facility in Shively.

The Louisville and Shively fire departments were called to a fire alarm sounding in the 2500 block of 7th Street Rd. just after 12:30 p.m.

Shively Fire Chief Col. Charles Mucker said the departments received information that there was a possible explosion.

When crews arrived at the facility, they found no visible fire. They were led by plant personnel to the area where an explosion was caused by a Hydrogen tank conversion process.

Mucker said one victim was found dead from the explosion. The explosion was isolated to the exterior of the structure.

AAK released the following statement on Monday:

"We are deeply saddened to confirm that an incident occurred at AAK’s Louisville facility in Ke

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