Fatal Explosion at Seneca Petroleum Refinery in Lemont.
TL;DR
An explosion occurred in an asphalt tank at the Seneca Petroleum plant in Lemont, Illinois, resulting in one death and one injury. The fire is now under control, and authorities have stated that there is no danger to the public. OSHA and ComEd have been called to the scene to investigate.
- Lemont refinery fire: Firefighters responding to deadly blaze at Seneca Petroleum plant 127th Street, New Avenue. WLS-TV
- 1 Dead In Explosion At Seneca Petroleum In Lemont: Sheriff Patch
- One person dead, one injured in explosion at Seneca Petroleum Company refinery in Lemont Chicago Tribune
- 1 dead, another injured after Lemont petroleum plant explosion WGN TV Chicago
- 2 Injured, Roads Blocked as Emergency Crews Respond to Fire at Lemont Petroleum Plant NBC Chicago
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