What part of Ohio was affected by chemical explosion?
What part of Ohio was affected by chemical explosion? 3, a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in eastern Ohio, igniting a fire that covered the town of East Palestine in smoke. Fearful of an explosion, the authorities carved out an evacuation zone and carried out a controlled release of toxic fumes to neutralize burning cargo inside some of the train cars.
Who decided to burn the chemicals in Ohio?
Keith Drabick, chief of East Palestine's volunteer fire department, made up of 38 members, made the final decision to vent and burn chemicals.