Rockton Residents Reflect on Chemical Fire
Smoke from the Chemtool industrial fire in Rockton on June 14, 2021. WIFR-TV
Residents in Rockton were displaced from their homes last week after a fire broke out at the Chemtool plant. Two residents discussed evacuating, lingering questions about air quality and debris from the explosion containing lead and other pollutants.
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Guests:
Rachel Hall, lives within 1 mile of the fire in Rockton
Evan Schoepski, lives within 1.4 miles of the fire in Rockton
At least two homeowners are involved in a class-action lawsuit against Chemtool and The Lubrizol Corporation following the Rockton chemical plant fire and explosion that forced residents to evacuate. https://t.co/XkfdNzQVIu
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