Chemtool plant explosion just south of us.
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wrote on 14 Jun 2021, 21:26 last edited by
That same black smoke seems to be coming from everywhere.
It must be the construction material, would they have a chemical that causes that smoke be so evenly distributed?
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That same black smoke seems to be coming from everywhere.
It must be the construction material, would they have a chemical that causes that smoke be so evenly distributed?
wrote on 14 Jun 2021, 21:39 last edited by@copper said in Chemtool plant explosion just south of us.:
That same black smoke seems to be coming from everywhere.
It must be the construction material, would they have a chemical that causes that smoke be so evenly distributed?
There is a lot of grease in that building. They are the largest producer of industrial lubricants in the USA.
They stopped pouring water on it for fear that the run-off will hit the Rock River 300 meters away. The Rock empties into the Mississippi River.
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wrote on 14 Jun 2021, 21:40 last edited by
It will be burning for several days.
I am thinking that we need to high tail it out of here for the night and see what the winds do overnight.
Ugh.
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It will be burning for several days.
I am thinking that we need to high tail it out of here for the night and see what the winds do overnight.
Ugh.
wrote on 14 Jun 2021, 21:49 last edited by@mark said in Chemtool plant explosion just south of us.:
I am thinking that we need to high tail it out of here for the night and see what the winds do overnight.
Interstate 43 beckons!
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wrote on 14 Jun 2021, 22:01 last edited by
Madison is nice this time of year.
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wrote on 14 Jun 2021, 22:32 last edited by
Come to Minnesoooooota! SE MN is beautiful with rivers for fishing, trails for hiking, and other outdoor fun for you and your bride. We also have plenty of fresh air to share.
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wrote on 15 Jun 2021, 19:23 last edited by
Amazing. Are you at home, or did you head to Milwaukee?
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wrote on 15 Jun 2021, 19:37 last edited by
Glad you're OK, Mark - hopefully none of that crap reaches your house.
I really hope we didn't insure that place.
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wrote on 15 Jun 2021, 20:28 last edited by
How are you and your family doing, Mark?
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wrote on 15 Jun 2021, 20:33 last edited by
We are still here. The wind has never stopped blowing this crap away from us. There by the luck of the universe goes another, and all that.
It looks like they will have this out soon. If it is still smoldering and the wind shifts we have our bug-out bags at the ready.
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wrote on 15 Jun 2021, 21:14 last edited by
@mark said in Chemtool plant explosion just south of us.:
Day 2
The white smoke isn't as scary as the black smoke.
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wrote on 15 Jun 2021, 23:10 last edited by
The volume of smoke is not as scary. I bet the day 2 smoke is still not very "environmentally friendly".
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wrote on 15 Jun 2021, 23:12 last edited by
No update as to cause?
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We are still here. The wind has never stopped blowing this crap away from us. There by the luck of the universe goes another, and all that.
It looks like they will have this out soon. If it is still smoldering and the wind shifts we have our bug-out bags at the ready.
wrote on 15 Jun 2021, 23:13 last edited by@mark said in Chemtool plant explosion just south of us.:
If it is still smoldering and the wind shifts we have our bug-out bags at the ready.
Here's hoping you won't need them.
How completely horrifying.
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wrote on 16 Jun 2021, 00:36 last edited by
@george-k said in Chemtool plant explosion just south of us.:
No update as to cause?
Not yet. The community response to this disaster has been awesome. People donating everything from cash, water, gatorade, meals, for the first responders, etc. The normal disaster relief groups are here as well.
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wrote on 16 Jun 2021, 01:13 last edited by
Just now seeing this. This is crazy. Glad you’re ok.
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wrote on 16 Jun 2021, 18:50 last edited by
@jon-nyc said in Chemtool plant explosion just south of us.:
Just now seeing this. This is crazy. Glad you’re ok.
Same. That's crazy, man! Everyone safe on your end?
Have any pictures?