Big fireplace, she said at him. Chemical Plant A. Salle; citizens called for 'shelter in place'

Emergency crews are on the scene in it. A. Salle County after a large four-alarm fire was reported at a chemical plant in the region

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According to Los Angeles police Salle, around 9 a.m. On Wednesday, an "explosion" occurred in a shipping field inside the shipping branch of the Carus

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Chemical Plant, located at 1500 8th Avenue in LaSalle, located approximately 80 miles southwest of Chicago.

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Carus, a family-owned chemical manufacturer based in 1915, "elements, products and services for municipal water treatment

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Metropolis officials released a statement about the incident, saying "there was a fire at the Carus Chemical building

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Shortly after the city's update, the LaSalle Police Department issued a statement warning nearby citizens to stay away from a green substance

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Attention LaSalle residents of the 3rd and 4th Wards," the update begins, "due to current events, an oxidizer (which appears to be green in color)

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The statement then goes on to train residents on how to deactivate the substance, announcing that "To deactivate, you will need a 1:1:1 mix

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