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environment3 years ago•3 min saved

Toxic Chemicals Released in Indiana Plastics Fire, Hundreds Still Waiting to Return Home.

A plastics fire in Indiana has released toxic chemicals, including hydrogen cyanide and benzene, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The fire started on Tuesday afternoon, and the Wayne County Emergency Management Agency ordered residents within half a mile to evacuate. The warehouse contained large amounts of shredded and bulk recycled plastic, and it sent ominous black smoke over Richmond and surrounding towns in eastern Indiana and western Ohio. The EPA has also found asbestos in samples of debris that fell in surrounding neighborhoods up to 1.5 miles from the fire.

via NBC News|

#environment #epa #health-risks

environment3 years ago•3 min saved

Indiana plastics plant fire raises health concerns and exposes EPA gap.

A plastics recycling plant in Indiana has been burning since Tuesday, sending black smoke over Richmond and surrounding towns in eastern Indiana and western Ohio. Some debris from the fire contains asbestos, officials warned, and residents have reported snow-like debris falling and a taste of chemicals in the air. The EPA said test results from air samples would most likely be known by Friday morning. Exposure to asbestos can cause various forms of mesothelioma and lung and ovarian cancer. Public schools in Richmond will remain closed Friday for the third day in a row.

via NBC News|

#air-pollution #asbestos #environment

disasters3 years ago•3 min saved

Indiana Plastics Fire Forces Hundreds to Evacuate Homes and Schools to Close

More than 1,000 people were evacuated from their homes in Richmond, Indiana, due to a large industrial fire that began burning on Tuesday afternoon. The fire, which is contained but not under control, is burning within about 14 acres of various types of plastics stored inside and outside buildings at a former factory site. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and the evacuation order remains in place. State and federal regulators are monitoring air quality and other environmental impacts, and an air quality advisory has been issued for two counties. President Joe Biden has offered federal assistance to respond to the fire.

via The Associated Press|

#air-quality #disasters #environmental-impact