NEW: Officials Urge LaSalle Residents Not to Touch Green Substance Released During Fire at Chemical Plant
"Do NOT touch this substance," the LaSalle Police Department wrote in an alert to residents."If you see this substance near or on your residence it can be deactivated"LaSalle officials are telling residents not to touch a green-colored substance that was released into the area during aAccording to LaSalle police, an"oxidizer" that appears green color was released during a fire at a and explosion at the Carus Chemical plant Wednesday morning.
"Do NOT touch this substance," the LaSalle Police Department wrote in an alert to residents."If you see this substance near or on your residence it can be deactivated." The department said residents will need a mixture of one gallon of water, one gallon of peroxide and one gallon of vinegar.Sign up for NBC Chicago newsletters.
"At this time, we are asking that LaSalle residents continue to shelter in place," the department wrote. Emergency crews are on the scene in LaSalle County after a large, 4-alarm fire was reported at a chemical plant in the area, officials have confirmed.
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