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Massive fire at Illinois chemical plant contained, no injuries reported

Por: CBS News Nation January 12, 2023

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A fire that started at an Illinois chemical plant and sent massive smoke plumes over the city of La Salle has been contained, the city said in a statement.At around 8 a.m. Wednesday, fire officials responded to a well-involved structural fire at Carus Chemical, La Salle fire chief Jerry Janick . The company said that the fire began in the plant's shipping area, CBS Chicago .Hours later, fire officials were able to contain the fire but... + full article



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