The plant, located in Romulus, near Wayne, is about 15 miles southwest of Detroit. Initial reports stated that a single explosion in a chemical tank was the cause of the fire. The cause of this explosion has not yet been determined. Detroit ABC affiliate WXYZ confirmed that all employees made it out of the plant before the explosion occurred, and that HAZMAT teams were on the scene of the fire. Wayne County Sheriff Warren Evans announced that no injuries ere reported in the initial explosion. However, approximately 32 people were treated for breathing problems at nearby Oakwood Annapolis Hospital, due to the subsequent fire.
the plant located in romulus near wayne is about 15 miles southwest of detroit initial reports stated that a single explosion in a chemical tank was the cause of the fire the cause of this explosion has not yet been determined detroit abc affiliate wxyz confirmed that all employees made it out of the plant before the explosion occurred and that hazmat teams were on the scene of the fire wayne county sheriff warren evans announced that no injuries ere reported in the initial explosion however approximately 32 people were treated for breathing problems at nearby oakwood annapolis hospital due to the subsequent fire