(Eddyville, IA) With the Iowa Department of Natural Resources still on the scene for a fire that started four days ago, local officials in Eddyville have had to deal with an acid spill. Residents were asked to shelter in place Wednesday when the Haz-Mat problem was reported at the Ajinomoto plant. No injuries were reported from the acid spill. The fire at Chamness Technology compost site has been smoldering since Sunday. Firefighters say the same facility experienced a similar problem last May. School district officials say Thursday classes will be delayed by at least two hours.
DNR Monitoring Eddyville Fire; At Same Time HazMat Incident Happens At Plant
Aug 26, 2021 | 10:04 AM
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