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Authorities contain massive fire at chemical plant in Illinois, US
US authorities have contained a massive fire that broke out early Wednesday at a chemical plant in the state of Illinois, according to a statement.
- World
- Published Date: 08:08 | 12 January 2023
- Modified Date: 08:10 | 12 January 2023
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The incident occurred at Carus Chemical Company in the city of La Salle. The fire started in the shipping area of the plant following an explosion, according to multiple reports.
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Video footage on social media showed flames coming out of the plant with massive plumes of smoke rising into the sky.
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According to an update from La Salle Fire Chief Jerry Janick, there were no reported injuries.
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A shelter-in-place remains in effect in the city.
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