OMAHA, Neb. — Fire raged through a chemical company Monday night just southwest of downtown Omaha, forcing some nearby residents to evacuate and leaving thousands without power.Battalion Chief Scott Fitzpatrick said the first call for help came shortly before 7 p.m.
Fitzpatrick said firefighters first struggled to access the fire, then realized it was bigger than first thought and pulled back knowing there were chemicals and propane bottles on site. According to its website, Nox-Crete makes form coating and deactivator, liquid floor hardeners, joint fillers, curing and sealing compounds and water repellents. The company had not yet released a statement.
KETV reports that explosions could be seen as part of the building collapsed and ruptured propane containers.Those living nearby were initially encouraged to shelter in place, but an alert just before 9 p.m. urged residents between 13th and 20th, Leavenworth to Martha to evacuate. Those who could not evacuate were urged to stay inside with the windows closed.Omaha Public Power District said more than 2,500 customers were without electricity in the neighborhoods near the fire.
This is what happens when companies are allowed to SELF REGULATE...to save money...& profit more The plant goes up in flames... ...(or contaminates baby formula killing babies) ...the environment becomes toxic ...and people are out of work & Republicans makes excuses & move on
This is a terrible situation!
Speaking on behalf of my fellow Omaha residents. We applaud the Omaha Fire Department for responding and doing what it takes to keep us safe. Fuck your political comments and conspiracy theories. Those men and women knew the risk and went in with out a second guess.
The residents choose to elect representatives who allow companies to do this to them
A chemical company called 'Nox-Crete'? Seriously? That's like a gun store called 'Bang Dead'.
Is Penny safe?
Ah I thought this was a job position but I could've done this opps F