Richmond fire: Up to 2K people evacuated; blaze caused by burning tractor-trailer
John Tufts and Jen Guadarrama, Indianapolis Star
Tue, April 11, 2023 at 9:17 PM EDT·3 min read
https://www.yahoo.com/news/richmond-industrial-fire-evacuation-ordered-205607218.html
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Smoke rises from an industrial fire April 11, 2023, at 358 NW F St. in Richmond.
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"Evacuation orders for residents and persons within 0.5 miles of the incident has been issued. Those outside of the 0.5 mile and east/northeast (downwind) of the incident are encouraged to shelter in place. To shelter in place, turn off HVAC units, keep windows and doors closed, and bring pets inside until advised further," an alert from the Wayne County Emergency Management issued minutes before 4 p.m. stated.
"We have a serious, large-scale fire with a very thick plume of black smoke in the air," Richmond Mayor Dave Snow said. "Buses are being utilized to evacuate residents who need it."
Snow said the inferno at the facility was caused after a tractor-trailer truck caught fire and the blaze spread to the nearby building, which was storing plastic and other recycled materials.
Officials have said the smoke is toxic to breathe.
Apparently, it's now under control, but EPA and IDEM to investigate.
