http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/chemcentral_chemical_fire Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:30:14 -0800 pixel-app en http://www.yourlawyer.com/articles/read/12517 Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.yourlawyer.com/articles/read/12517
On Wednesday, an explosion of several 55-gallon chemical drums rocked a ChemCentral plant in Kansas City’s East Bottoms neighborhood, igniting 100-foot-high flames that spewed black smoke and sticky residue and sent neighbors scurrying for shelter. Although no injuries were reported, local residents were asked to remain out of the area until the fire subsided. As of Thursday, it still wasn’t immediately clear what caused the initial explosion. The plant housed solvents and mineral spirits, but nothing that appears to pose a significant or unusual health risk.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has tested the air quality in the vicinity and reported no significant hazards. However, they are mildly concerned about contamination of the local water supply. Residents have been asked to avoid the ash and debris emanating from the plant. There are three full 30,000-gallon tanker rail cars at the site, which remains a cause of concern for local officials citing the risk of further explosions.]]> http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/chemcentral_chemical_fire Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/chemcentral_chemical_fire Representing Victims of Chemical Fire Explosion in Kansas City, Missouri On February 7, 2007 a chemical plant fire in Kansas City, Missouri set off a thunderous explosion. The explosion generated flames approximately100 feet in the air and covered a section of downtown in black smoke. Authorities were not immediately sure what caused the blaze that destroyed the ChemCentral plant. The fire, which began in the afternoon, burned for approximately nine hours before firefighters used foam to bring it under control. Police evacuated homes and businesses within 1 mile of the plant.

Two workers at Chemcentral Corp. endured minor injuries after several 55-gallon drums of chemicals exploded behind the warehouse, touching off more explosions and fires on the site in a mixed industrial and residential neighborhood northeast of downtown. Police drove through the streets implementing a mandatory evacuation of homes and businesses within a one-mile radius of the company, which stores and distributes various chemicals and solvents.

Ken Hannon, a spokesman for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, said a number of chemicals are at the property, including mineral spirits, turpentine and other solvents.

If you or a loved one suffered serious illnesses and/ or injuries as a result of this chemical fire explosion in Kansas City, Missouri, please fill out the form at the right for a free case evaluation by a qualified pollutants attorney.]]>