The City of LaSalle held a press conference on Thursday afternoon to update the media and the public regarding yesterday's fire at the Carus chemical plant located 1500 8th Street in Lasalle. Brent Bader with the City of Lasalle addressed the Shelter at Home recommendation that was issued by the City for the 3rd and 4th ward areas that surround the Carus plant stating that the length of the Shelter at Home order was out of an abundance of caution as multiple sources of information were being...
The City of LaSalle held a press conference on Thursday afternoon to update the media and the public regarding yesterday's fire at the Carus chemical plant located 1500 8th Street in Lasalle. Brent Bader with the City of Lasalle addressed the Shelter at Home recommendation that was issued by the City for the 3rd and 4th ward areas that surround the Carus plant stating that the length of the Shelter at Home order was out of an abundance of caution as multiple sources of information were being brought together to give the best care and advice to residents affected. Robert Kondreck with the Illinois EPA gave a statement indicating that they are continuing to monitor air quality but noting that thus far there have been "no detections above our action levels." The Illinois EPA also addressed questions regarding the clean up of the 'purple substance that had been seen in the immediate aftermath of the explosion and fire. According to the EPA, and reiterated by Carus representative, Allen Gibbs, the substance can easily be washed away with water. Pet owners should limit exposure by washing the substance away from areas where pets may eat or drink and by washing pets that may have been outside during the event.
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