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Fire At Rockton Chemical Plant Could Burn For Days

Video Credit: CBS 2 Chicago - Duration: 04:09s - Published
Fire At Rockton Chemical Plant Could Burn For Days

Fire At Rockton Chemical Plant Could Burn For Days

Authorities are allowing a massive chemical plant fire in Rockton, Illinois, burn itself out, which could take several days, rather than risk chemical runoff spilling into the nearby Rock River.

CBS 2's Brandon Merano reports, and Meteorologist Robb Ellis explains how the smoke can even be ssen on weather radar.


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