Posted on 04.12.23
Indiana recycling plant fire forces evacuation orders for thousands as it emits toxic smoke, officials say. And it could burn for days
Source: https://www.cnn.com/, April 12, 2023
By: Sara Smart and Nouran Salahieh
A fire that started Tuesday afternoon at a recycling plant in the eastern Indiana city of Richmond was emitting toxic smoke and has forced evacuation orders for about 2,000 people as it is expected to burn for days, officials said.
Early air monitoring results are expected early Wednesday, Wayne County officials said. Plastics were among the items burning at the plant, and the smoke – a thick, black column rose from the site Tuesday – is “definitely toxic,” Indiana State Fire Marshal Steve Jones said in a news briefing. Read more.
