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Smoke from the Chemtool industrial fire in Rockton on June 14, 2021.
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Rockton Residents Reflect on Chemical Fire

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.

Smoke from the Chemtool industrial fire in Rockton on June 14, 2021.
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The Latest: Chemtool Chemical Plant Fire

A massive fire broke out at a Chemtool plant in Rockton on June 14, 2021, destroying the chemical plant. The fire is still burning a week later. The 21st spoke to two Illinois reporters about what environmental and public health concerns are posed by this fire. 

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