Fire, explosions destroy railroad building

GUTHRIE, Ky. (AP) — An R.J. Corman Railroad building near the Kentucky-Tennessee state line has been destroyed after a fire that caused several small explosions and led to the brief evacuation of about six homes.

The blaze was reported about 7 p.m. on Sunday evening at the facility in Guthrie, Kentucky. Media reported five fire departments responded, three from Todd County, Kentucky, and two from Tennessee. No injuries were reported.

Todd County Emergency Manager Tim Pulley said officials believe barrels of paint caused the explosions.

Officials evacuated the homes after learning other hazardous materials such as diesel fuel and paint thinner were also stored in the building, which is used as a locomotive service center.

The fire was under control by 9:30 p.m. The Kentucky Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause.

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