Live Blog: Rockton Chemical Plant Fire Forces Evacuations, Causes ...
WEBJun 14, 2021 · The fire, which forced the evacuation of residents within a two mile radius of the Chemtool lubricant manufacturing facility in Rockton, could potentially burn for days, according to officials.
Rockton Chemtool explosion causes major fire, smoke at …
WEBJun 14, 2021 · The Chemtool chemical plant in Rockton, Illinois, caught fire Monday after a reported explosion, authorities said. A mandatory evacuation is in place for the town, located north of Rockford.
Fire at Illinois chemical plant is contained but mandatory evacuation ...
WEBJun 14, 2021 · The fire broke out Monday morning and prompted the city fire department to order a mandatory evacuation for all residents and businesses in a 1-mile radius of the plant, police said in a message...
An Illinois Chemical Plant Explosion And Fires Prompt Evacuations
WEBJun 15, 2021 · ROCKTON, Ill. — An explosion at a chemical plant in northern Illinois sparked massive fires that sent flames and huge plumes of thick black smoke high into the air and debris raining onto the ...
2021 Rockton fire - Wikipedia
WEBAt 8:46 a.m., the Rockton Police Department ordered a mandatory evacuation for homes and businesses within a one-mile (1.6 km) radius of the plant. Later that day, Governor J. B. Pritzker expanded the radius to two miles (3.2 km), and encouraged residents near the fire to wear masks. [2]
Illinois chemical plant explosion, fires prompt evacuations
WEBJun 14, 2021 · Rockton Fire Department Chief Kirk Wilson said about 70 employees were evacuated safely from the plant, and that one firefighter suffered a minor injury. Chemtool’s parent company, Lubrizol Corp., later said there were closer to 50 employees present when the plant was evacuated.
Massive Fire at Chemtool in Rockton Forces Evacuation
WEBJun 14, 2021 · A massive fire at the Chemtool plant in Rockton, Illinois, prompted a mandatory evacuation of the area Monday morning, authorities said.
Rockton Chemtool fire: Hotspots remain with evacuation order still …
WEBJun 16, 2021 · The Rockton, illinois Chemtool chemical plant fire continues to burn Wednesday with crews putting out hotspots and an evacuation order remaining in effect.
Rockton Chemtool fire continues burning for 2nd day; evacuation …
WEBJun 15, 2021 · The Rockton Fire Department has ordered a mandatory evacuation affecting all residents and businesses within one mile of Chemtool. It will last until at least Wednesday morning, officials said...
See Where the Rockton Chemtool Fire, Explosion Struck Illinois – …
WEBJun 15, 2021 · See where a Rockton chemical plant explosion led to a massive blaze—and learn which Illinois locations have evacuated as the Chemtool fire rages.