From abc7chicago.com:
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Local authorities announced today that the evacuation order for a massive industrial fire, which impacted over 3,000 residents, will be lifted tomorrow at 4 p.m. Officials have made significant headway in containing the blaze, although the situation remains under close observation. The evacuation was initially ordered due to hazardous levels of toxic fumes and smoke caused by the explosion of approximately 200,000 lithium batteries stored in the building.
The fire broke out just before 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday at the old Federal Paper Board facility located on the 900 block of East Benton Street. Firefighters have been working tirelessly, and recent efforts involving the application of Portland cement have proven effective. According to Morris Fire Chief Tracey Steffes, nearly 28 tons of cement have been used to suppress the flames emanating from the lithium batteries. While no active burning has been observed at the moment, Chief Steffes cautioned that these batteries can still pose a risk since they don't require oxygen to burn. Hotspots have re-emerged, detected by drones deployed by the Grundy County Sheriff's Office inside the structure.
In anticipation of potential flare-ups, firefighters have dug a trench in the lowest part of the building to facilitate the use of water if necessary. Initially, they attempted to douse the fire with a dry chemical, but it proved ineffective against the volatile nature of the lithium batteries. As Chief Steffes explained, "These batteries vary in size, from something as small as a cellphone battery to larger than a car battery. Once they get wet, they short-circuit, ignite, and explode. This is what we're dealing with." He also emphasized the dangers posed by the smoke and fumes, which are highly toxic and potentially fatal.
Jin Zheng, the owner of the warehouse, arrived at the scene shortly after the fire began but couldn’t enter due to the intense black smoke generated by the thousands of exploding lithium batteries. The 70,000-square-foot warehouse housed his supplies, and he intended to launch a solar power business by year-end. Unfortunately, the fire has wiped out his life savings. Zheng had planned to secure insurance once the new venture was underway. Additionally, he mentioned that the building’s roof was scheduled for repairs this week, and he suspects water leakage might have triggered the explosions and subsequent fire.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is continuously monitoring air quality across various locations in the area, and initial tests have shown favorable results. Meanwhile, the Red Cross has been providing food and water to over 300 firefighters combating the blaze. They are also setting up a reception center and shelter for evacuees at First Christian Church, located at 455 W. Southmor Road in Morris.
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