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Chemtool plant explosion just south of us.
14 June 2021, 12:50 PM
markjChemtool plant explosion just south of us.
https://www.facebook.com/mark....os/10158233938507688
We are preparing for evac...
14 June 2021, 01:02 PM
wtgJust caught that on the midday news here; it's the lead story on all the stations. ABC reporter said they could see the smoke from 40 miles away as they came in from the Chicago suburbs
Which way is the wind blowing? Hopefully away from you.....
edit: The smoke is showing up on radar way south of the fire and all the way down here, so I guess the winds must be from the north....
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When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aumônier
14 June 2021, 01:35 PM
wtgAnd it's showing up on satellite images.....
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When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aumônier
14 June 2021, 01:43 PM
markjYes, wind is pushing it south and it is 5 miles south of here. We are prepared to leave but staying put for now.
14 June 2021, 02:14 PM
CHASHope the wind holds.
Windfinder.com might help you determine what to do.
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Several people have eaten my cooking and survived.
14 June 2021, 05:29 PM
wtgStill burning up a storm.
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When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aumônier
14 June 2021, 06:25 PM
ShiroKuroOh dear! That's terrifying!!
14 June 2021, 09:08 PM
markjquote:
Originally posted by CHAS:
Hope the wind holds.
Windfinder.com might help you determine what to do.
Cool site!
Looks like we are OK until Wednesday afternoon.
15 June 2021, 11:51 AM
Steve MillerI can't find any reports of injuries or deaths so it looks like everyone got out in time.
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15 June 2021, 12:12 PM
wtgI think you're right; there's been no mention of injuries or deaths on our local news. They just keep talking about the fact that the fire continues to burn.
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When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aumônier
15 June 2021, 03:11 PM
markjYes, everyone got out. One one firefighter suffered some minor injuries.
Day 2.
https://www.mystateline.com/vi...l-explosion/6721822/15 June 2021, 03:45 PM
ShiroKuroWow, the whole plant is just totally destroyed!!!
Did you say the plant is five miles from you? And are you anticipating you won't have to evacuate?
This says it could burn for days:
https://www.usatoday.com/story...-burning/7697638002/15 June 2021, 03:51 PM
Steve Millerquote:
Originally posted by markj:
Yes, everyone got out. One one firefighter suffered some minor injuries.
A tribute to their disaster preparedness program. Good on them!
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15 June 2021, 06:27 PM
NinaHow are you and your family doing, markj? Those photos are pretty scary to look at.
15 June 2021, 08:40 PM
markjquote:
Originally posted by ShiroKuro:
Wow, the whole plant is just totally destroyed!!!
Did you say the plant is five miles from you? And are you anticipating you won't have to evacuate?
This says it could burn for days:
https://www.usatoday.com/story...-burning/7697638002/
We are still here. The wind has never stopped blowing this crap away from us. There by the luck of the universe goes another, and all that.
It looks like they will have this out soon. If it is still smoldering and the wind shifts we have our bug-out bags at the ready.
The community response to this disaster has been awesome. People donating everything from cash, water, gatorade, meals, for the first responders, etc. The normal disaster relief groups are here as well.