Chemical Fire
One firefighter suffering from exhaustion was transported to a hospital
More than 300 people were injured, and two firefighters are missing
Battalion Chief Scott Fitzpatrick said firefighters who entered the Nox-Crete building found a bigger fire than they anticipated, forcing them to retreat
Crews continue to spray foam and water on the tanks to cool them and prevent reignition
The fire spread to seven storage tanks holding components of gasoline and also used in nail polish remover, glues and paint thinner
An immediately dangerous to life or health value is meant to protect first responders and other workers when they are exposed to toxic chemicals
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined Prosys Finishing Technologies for failing to properly label chemical containers
The firefighters were rushed to the hospital after a small fire at a chemical distribution company turned into a major hazmat response
A class-action lawsuit stated toxins were found in soil, water and ash, violating environmental protection laws
Six more first responders joined the case, saying they’ve suffered from everything from burning eyes to bronchitis following the explosions
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board released the grim photos of containers at the Arkema plant
The bad chemical reaction occurred when workers at the facility were mixing hydrogen peroxide, benzoyl chloride and azelaic acid
The explosion happened after the 34-year-old man mistakenly mixed two chemicals
The fire triggered a massive explosion that killed 15 people, injured hundreds and left part of the small town in ruins
Fire Marshal Stephen Coan says a preliminary investigation found that the explosion was caused when a chemical used in the manufacture of LED lights made contact with water
Officials said there was no fire and no chemicals were released into the air; the cause of the blast is under investigation
Three employees were injured and several firefighters were evaluated for inhaling fumes; no injuries were considered life-threatening
No injuries were reported and no workers were on site when the blaze started
The fire started inside a tank once used for hydrogen cyanide; 14 plant workers were injured
One firefighter was exposed to a chemical and taken to a hospital for skin irritation; the other two were checked out as a precaution
