FOG BLOG U.S. NEWS LOG: HUGE EXPLOSION AND FIRE AT CHEMICAL PLANT IN ROCKTON ILL.!

Massive Chemical Plant Fire In Rockton, Illinois, 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..........The fire has prompted Gov. JB Pritzker to send in the Illinois National Guard.

Nearly 24 hours later the chemical plant fire in #Rockton is still burning. We could smell the smoke in the air on our way here. It’s all much more obvious once you get closer like we are now/

The fire began around 7 a.m. Monday at the Chemtool plant at 1165 Prairie Hill Rd. Some neighbors in the area reported hearing small explosions as the fire started burning. The company manufactures fluids, lubricants, and grease products for machinery.

On Tuesday, officials said barriers are currently being put in the river for protection and fire crews will begin utilizing foam on the blaze. Fire suppression operations will continue throughout the day.