LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has issued a state of emergency in the aftermath of Tuesday's fiery plane crash.

A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball at the company's global aviation hub in Kentucky on Tuesday evening, killing at least nine people.

Speaking to the media Wednesday afternoon, the governor said a state of emergency was needed to help with relief efforts.

"This allows us to move resources more quickly through emergency management and through the Kentucky National Guard," the governor said. "It allows state resources to be used also through our agencies to be readily available, including disaster resource management, expenses related to response and more, as well as reimbursement."

In short, the governor said a state of emergency will

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