According to local reports, an “explosion” was reported near the Carus Chemical plant around 9 a.m. Wednesday, located at 1500 8th Street in LaSalle, located about 80 miles southwest of Chicago.
"Attention LaSalle residents of the 3rd and 4th Wards," the update reads,"due to recent events, an oxidizer has been released in the area.. If you see this substance near or on your residence it can be deactivated."
The U.S. EPA was also called to the scene and had arrived around 2:30 p.m., the agency confirmed to NBC 5."It literally looked like it was raining green food coloring," said witness Ronda Louis."I guess the best way to describe is almost a shamrock green that was coming down on the windshield." An update posted to LaSalle - Peru Township High School District 120's Facebook page read"As you may be aware, there was an explosion at the Carus Chemical plant on the east side of LaSalle this morning. Our school campus is safe."
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Massive Fire Reported at LaSalle Chemical Plant; Residents Asked to ‘Shelter in Place'Emergency crews are on the scene in LaSalle county after heavy fire and clouds of smoke were reported billowing from a chemicals plant in the area.
Read more »
Fire rages at Illinois chemical plant, residents ordered to shelterA chemical plant in northern Illinois went up in flames on Wednesday morning, sending up plumes of thick black smoke and prompting officials to advise nearby residents to shelter in place as emergency crews responded to the blaze.
Read more »
Some Studio City residents advised to shelter in placeResidents of about 12 homes in the area of Fredonia and Lankershim in Studio City were advised by the L.A. Fire Dept. to shelter in place this morning during the worst of the storm
Read more »
Studio City residents shelter in place after relentless storm triggers mudslideResidents living in a Studio City neighborhood were ordered to shelter in place after it was deemed unsafe to evacuate the area.
Read more »
River of mud and debris forces some Studio City residents to shelter-in-placeThe area of Fredonia Drive and Lankershim Boulevard saw mud and debris flow overnight, and some residents were instructed to shelter in place Tuesday morning.
Read more »
Firefighters battling blaze at Carus Chemical plant in La SalleResidents near a northern Illinois chemical plant were told to shelter in place Wednesday as firefighters responded to a fire that sent smoke plumes towering over the plant.
Read more »