The state of Ohio cannot catch a break from train derailments and industrial disasters.
In the latest incident, emergency crews and fire departments responded Monday to an explosion and fire at a chemical plant in Cincinnati.
The incident occurred at Emery Oleochemicals chemical plant.
There were reports of a loud bang and a small fire afterward.
Officials said there was no threat to the public or surrounding businesses.
🚨#BREAKING: Emergency crews are on scene for an explosion at a chemical plant
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⁰Multiple emergency crews and fire departments are on the scene at Emery Oleochemicals chemical plant after an explosion and a small fire broke out with dozens of people… https://t.co/w5PgZH6UKP pic.twitter.com/Hoemr4xL0y— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) March 7, 2023
If you heard a loud boom around Winton Hills this evening, we now know what it was….