As a result of the incident, not less than 75 people were injured. As reported by the local newspaper MidHudsonNews, the police warned local residents about the content of toxic substances in the smoke from the fire. Residents of the city were advised to close the windows more closely.
The law enforcement agencies also noted that the factory on which the explosion exploded produces varnishes for nails, lotions, perfumes and other cosmetic products.
Recall, as reported URA-Inform, in Belgium on Monday afternoon, November 20, at the ArcelorMittal metallurgical plant in the port of Ghent there was an explosion. As a result of the incident, one person was killed. Two more ambulances were taken to the hospital. As reported by the local newspaper RTBF, the victims were seriously injured.