Residents were ordered to evacuate when authorities decided to release and burn five tankers filled with vinyl chloride.
now that monitors show no dangerous levels in the air, authorities said Wednesday.
Residents were ordered to evacuate when authorities decided on Monday to release and burn five tankers filled with vinyl chloride, sending hydrogen chloride and the toxic gas phosgene into the air. He credited the village’s part-time firefighters and their quick response to the derailment for saving the town.Some residents have said they were worried about returning even if authorities say it's OK to go home despite reassurances from officials.
"It’s very understandable you may want that testing done before you go back in your house," DeWine said. The fire from the chemical release is no longer burning, and crews have started removing some of the wreckage.
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