La Salle chemical plant fire: Residents concerned about 'green substance' falling from fire

LASALLE, Ill. - The shelter-in-place that was issued for La Salle residents after a major fire broke out at a rural chemical plant, prompting the plant's evacuation, was lifted at 5 p.m. Wednesday. The blaze broke out around 8 a.m. at Carus Chemical at 1500 8th St. in La Salle, La Salle Fire Chief Jerry Janick said.-- More...

Indescribable scenes at a chemical plant in LaSalle County, IL. Residents have been advised to shelter in place. pic.twitter.com/1LhRU2VrDz

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The shelter-in-place that was issued for La Salle residents after a major fire broke out at a rural chemical plant, prompting the plant's evacuation, was lifted at 5 p.m. Wednesday.