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Podcast: IEN Radio
Episode: Listen: Chemical Blaze Forces Evacuations in Georgia
Description: A fire broke out at a Symrise chemical plant in Georgia on Monday morning, and the blaze prompted local authorities to evacuate some 100 homes over toxic smoke and potential explosion concerns. Employees were evacuated after a fire started around 4:00 am at the plant, which makes fragrance ingredients used in detergents, household cleaners and perfumes. According to WTOC, the chemical involved in the blast is hydrogen peroxide pinene, a volatile chemical.According to the AP, more than 12 hours after the fire broke out, firefighters were making progress. Still, emergency crews started evacuating all residents wi...