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Fire displaces dozens in apartment building off Preston Hwy

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Dozens of people are out of their homes after a fire at an apartment building in southern Jefferson County.

Fire crews were called to Waterwood Lane, off Preston Highway, on a fire that has affected 16 apartments.

Officials say a lightning strike may have started the blaze around 4:00 Tuesday afternoon.

The Red Cross is on the way and will assist the victims who've been affected.

Police don't believe anyone was hurt.

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