Posted on Apr 15, 2023
Massive Richmond, Ind. fire prompts evacuations and concerns
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Schools were closed Wednesday and some residents are still being warned to take precautions after a massive industrial fire in Richmond, Ind., Tuesday. Smoke could be seen for miles and people nearby were told to evacuate.
Investigators are still trying to sort out what caused the enormous fire across 14 acres at a former factory site full of plastics. The Richmond Fire Chief said some fires were still burning Wednesday morning, though the city said they are under control. Evacuation orders were expected to remain in place through Wednesday.
"The Richmond Fire Department is the responsible agency but is being assisted by multiple surrounding agencies within and around the county," the Wayne County Emergency Management Agency said. "Agencies at the scene include Indiana Fire Marshal’s Office, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and several local departments."
A Community Help Line is available at [login to see] and the city of Richmond's website.
Investigators are still trying to sort out what caused the enormous fire across 14 acres at a former factory site full of plastics. The Richmond Fire Chief said some fires were still burning Wednesday morning, though the city said they are under control. Evacuation orders were expected to remain in place through Wednesday.
"The Richmond Fire Department is the responsible agency but is being assisted by multiple surrounding agencies within and around the county," the Wayne County Emergency Management Agency said. "Agencies at the scene include Indiana Fire Marshal’s Office, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and several local departments."
A Community Help Line is available at [login to see] and the city of Richmond's website.
Massive Richmond, Ind. fire prompts evacuations and concerns
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They are expecting multiple cases of chemical exposure from the airborne particles.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."No toxins detected, but smoke can be harmful
Benny and Patti Young live on the east side of Richmond. They watched as the smoke came their direction.
"What we're thinking is, 'My gosh, what happens when this bad smoke stuff starts coming down into our — we'd better be thinking about leaving or something,' " Benny Young said.
Young said they decided to stay put, but they kept their windows closed for most of the evening. He said the smoke passed over their area and they only noticed a light smell."...
..."No toxins detected, but smoke can be harmful
Benny and Patti Young live on the east side of Richmond. They watched as the smoke came their direction.
"What we're thinking is, 'My gosh, what happens when this bad smoke stuff starts coming down into our — we'd better be thinking about leaving or something,' " Benny Young said.
Young said they decided to stay put, but they kept their windows closed for most of the evening. He said the smoke passed over their area and they only noticed a light smell."...
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Didn't notice the small particulates that fell on everything did you. If you are in that city and not wearing a mask you are crazy.
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Saw this on the news Wednesday, and Thursday night on the local news shipmate PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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