Fire still burns at chemical plant in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Wis. (AP) — A chemical plant fire continued to burn early Tuesday in the south-central Wisconsin community of Columbus where dozens of neighbors were forced to evacuate their homes.
A series of explosions was heard Monday about 8 p.m. at Columbus Chemical Industries as firefighters were called to the burning plant.
About 150 emergency responders were at the scene late Monday, but no serious injuries were reported. At least two firefighters were being checked at a local hospital.
Dodge County authorities used an emergency notification system to call other residents in the Columbus and Beaver Dam areas and tell them to stay inside and keep their windows closed because of smoke from the fire.
An emergency shelter was set up at Columbus Senior Center.
May 12, 2009 at 11:17 a.m.
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The company employs 58 in Columbus, but also has other operations.
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