From Tim Olk at Chem Tools, located at 1165 Prairie Hill Road in Rockton, IL.
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Tim Olk photo
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Tim Olk photo
Excerpts from abc7Chicago.com:
An explosion occurred near Rockton, Illinois, at a Chemtool chemical plant around 7 a.m., and the thick black smoke is still drifting south and southeast.
Approximately 40 to 45 emergency agencies from northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin have been involved in the response, but efforts to control the fire have not yet been successful.
Chemtool produces industrial lubricants. Around 70 employees were evacuated before firefighters arrived. No injuries were reported among employees, though one firefighter was taken for minor treatment. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency database, Chemtool has had no compliance violations in the past three years.
Air quality assessments show that ground-level air is safe, but officials took precautionary measures by evacuating the area. The fire is expected to last several days as the oil-based product burns off. Firefighters have stopped using water to avoid environmental damage from runoff, as they are concerned about contamination of a nearby river. They believe it’s safer to let the material burn out over time.
A mandatory evacuation is in place for all residents and businesses within a one-mile radius of 1165 Prairie Hill Road. Drivers are being advised to avoid the area entirely.
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Local authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, and updates will be shared as more information becomes available.
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