Massive Fire Erupts At A Chemical Plant In Illinois | Illinois Chemical Plant Fire | English News

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 confirmed. The company said that the fire began in the plant's shipping area, CBS Chicago reported. Hours later, fire officials were able to contain the fire but additional equipment was being sent to the scene to help fully extinguish the blaze and assist with the investigation, officials said. #illinois #usnews #blaze #englishnews #latestnews #news18 n18oc_world