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USA, TX, BRYAN, AUGUST 1 2009. BRYAN CHEMICAL FIRE: 72,000 EVACUATED
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The fire at the El Dorado Chemical Company has forced at least 72,000 residents of a town near it to be evacuated. The town (Bryan) is 160 km form Houston, towards the northwest of it. The authorities had to take the decision of evacuating as a thick mass of toxic smoke had formed over the town. It has been reported though, that no ’serious injuries’ have occurred due to the fire in the chemical factory; but the authorities did not want to take any chances. In fact the officials pointed out that the ammonium nitrate which was inside the factory was evolving as source of concern as people had started feeling burning sensations in their eyes and ears. Around ten people had to be hospitalized as they had complained about ‘respiratory problems’. Evacuations of this scale are always tough to handle but to the credit of the city authorities they have been able to do it in seamless manner. They have mentioned that this has been possible as it was done phase wise. The El Dorado Chemical Company on its own part has presented a statement in this context. It said, “While we are thankful no injuries have been reported, we deeply regret the enormous inconvenience this incident has caused residents and businesses in Bryan and College Station as well as other nearby communities.” The company also thanked the local authorities for their pertinent and timely service. The company has also promised that it would cooperate extensively with the local investigating authorities who are working to find out the exact cause behind the fire.
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