On February 3, a freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. The 150-car train operated by Norfolk Southern was carrying 20 cars of highly flammable toxic chemicals, which ignited a fire a quarter-mile long that burned for days. Here’s what we know
a smell similar to nail polish or chlorine bleach. Officials told residents that air sampling did not reveal toxic levels of any chemicals but urged them to stay indoors as a precaution. As the burn continued, residents said they had headaches, burning eyes, and respiratory issues. On February 9, evacuated residents were told they could return home, yet the odor has persisted and many people
. “They’re stressed, and they’re worried, especially after learning about the three new chemicals that were on the train,” Julie Grant, a reporter for the Allegheny. “Some residents have reported soot on their homes and cars and worry that it’s contaminated. So cleaning it is a concern.”Monitoring near the site did detect a “very low level” of spilled chemicals in local rivers and creeks, according to the Ohio EPA.
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