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Aftermath of Chemtool fire puts Rockton, Illinois residents at environmental risk

Aftermath of Chemtool fire puts Rockton, Illinois residents at environmental risk On June 14, at around 7 am, a massive explosion occurred at the Chemtool plant in Rockton, Illinois. A raging fire and large plumes of black smoke forced the evacuation of the plant’s workers and all residents within a one-mile radius. A fireball explodes out from a Chemtool plant in Rockton, Illinois, as firefighters battle the blaze (screengrab) Firefighters from all around the area, including Wisconsin, responded to the blaze, which could be seen for miles. Soon, however, Rockton Fire Chief Kirk Wilson told responders to stop using hoses and water to put out the fire and instead allow it to “burn off,” because of possible runoff contamination of the Rock River, approximately 700 feet from the plant. The river is a major resource for Rockton’s residents.

Chemtool chemical plant explosion in Rockton aftermath: Protecting Rock River from oil handed to plant owner Lubrizol

Chemtool chemical plant explosion in Rockton aftermath: Protecting Rock River from oil handed to plant owner Lubrizol
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