'Toxic' Explosion Shakes Romulus
POSTED: 10:26 pm EDT August 9, 2005An explosion at a chemical factory in Romulus is causing a hazardous situation in the area.
Initial reports said the explosion was in Wayne, but Local 4 is now reporting that the explosion is in Romulus in the area of Wayne and Van Born roads.
Local 4 is reporting that the explosion started at the EQ Resource Recovery, Inc. (EQRR). The company blends fuel and recycles solvent, according to its Web site.
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department is cautioning that this is a hazardous materials situation. Residents in the area are being told to close doors and windows in their homes.
The sheriff's department is assisting with evacuations and Romulus High School has been opened to accept anyone in the area who is evacuated. Hazmat crews are at the scene.
Witnesses are saying the smell is permeating the air and is "toxic." Massive fireballs were exploding in the air, according to witnesses.
According to the company's Web site, the plant specializes in fuel blending, chemical recycling, recoverable petroleum products, oil recycling, and nonhazardous wastewater treatment services.
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