Strong explosion and fire at a metallurgical factory in Ohio leaves 13 injured so far


The inhabitants of the state of Ohioin the United States, have once again felt concerned after it was registered on Monday afternoon a strong explosion and fire inside a metallurgical factory, which has scattered molten metal and debris on neighboring buildings, injuring at least 13 people on the outskirts of Bedford.

the captain of Oakwood Fire Department, Brian DiRoccotold the media that the injured were taken to the hospital, since many of them have burn injuries, of which at least one was in critical condition and another was pulled from the rubble.

The incident occurred at the copper alloys center I. Schumann & Co. in Oakwood Villagein suburb of cleveland. The detonation was so intense that it shook the ground and scattered debris far away, damaging several vehicles in its path. For its part, the smoke was so large that it could be seen by thousands.

The company Schumann & Co. LLCwhich calls itself a family business, which “recycles and markets a wide variety of scrap metal and produces brass and bronze alloys in ingot and pellet form,” as specified on the company’s website.

Chemical accident in Ohio (USA) on February 3. Photo: @KanekoaTheGreat/Twitter

This accident occurs when the state of Ohio It is still recovering due to the level of contamination in the town of east palestinewhere on February 3 a train loaded with dangerous and toxic goods will derail.

Although no victims were reported, the fall of the substances caused the death of thousands of fish in a nearby river and the provisional evacuation of people who lived near the scene of the events was ordered. Although they have been told that the water for human consumption is suitable, people have expressed concern for the long-term impact it may have on your health.

Source-larepublica.pe