Dozens of 911 calls for a “large explosion” and “lots of black smoke” flooded emergency radio channels in the moments after the UPS cargo plane tore through an industrial park in Kentucky according to new audio from the tragedy, which unfolded just yards away from shocked happy hour goers.

Airport personnel were among the first to hit the airwaves Tuesday, telling other UPS pilots to halt their takeoff procedures because “the airfield is closed,” according to radio communication obtained by the Herald-Leader.

A voice on the Louisville Fire Department dispatch channel closely followed: “Be advised, there has been a large explosion off Fern Valley Road by the airport — lots of black smoke.”

Fire engines arrived at the scene just two minutes later, with crews jumping on the radio to r

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