A staggering fire at a chemical plant located in the state of Illinois, USA, has forced nearby residents to take refuge in their homes in view of the danger of possible poisoning.
According to the carabinieri of the municipality of La Salle, around 9 on Wednesday, an “explosion” occurred in a container of the shipping department from the plant called Carus Chemical, located at 1500 8th Street.
It’s a chemical products factory founded in 1915, that “provides products and services for municipal water treatment, wastewater and air purification, and soil repair,” according to the company’s website.
Meanwhile, the La Salle Police Department released a statement warning nearby residents to stay away a green substance that has been released “into the zone” following the fire: “Residents who live nearby are advised to do so take refuge in their homeswas the request.
“Attention La Salle residents of the 3rd and 4th arrondissements,” reads the update, “due to recent events, an oxidizer (which appears to be green in color) has been released in the area. DO NOT touch this substance. If you see this substance near or at your residence can be disabled“, they warned.
The statement then goes on to instruct residents on how to deactivate the substance, saying, “to deactivate, you will need a 1:1:1 mixture of 1 gallon of water, 1 gallon of peroxide, 1 gallon of vinegar.”
Photos and video from the scene show a huge column of fire and smoke rising from the badly damaged plant and rising into the sky, approaching homes and businesses.
In the last few hours, the La Salle police have also said that the fire is under control, while maintaining the alarm to local residents about the chemicals.
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Source: Clarin
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