1 month ago | By WGN TV

EAST PALESTINE , Ohio - Plumes of thick, black smoke and flames could be seen billowing into the sky from the site of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio on Monday.
Viewers and Nexstar's WKBN were able to capture video of the initial explosion of flames, followed by smoke rising up from the area. Those videos can be seen above.
It was all part of a controlled release of chemicals to mitigate any risk of an explosion from the site.
What caused the East Palestine train derailment?
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced the plan on Monday morning , telling those in the area to evacuate...
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Toxic chemicals being released from derailed train cars at Pennsylvania-Ohio border

1 month ago | By WGAL

Authorities say the release will help the tankers from exploding and sending shrapnel flying.
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PHOTOS: Toxic chemicals to be released from derailed tanker cars

1 month ago | By WGN TV

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio - Authorities plan to release toxic chemicals into the air from five derailed tanker cars that were in danger of exploding Monday, telling residents near the Ohio-Pennsylvania state line to leave immediately or face the possibility of death.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine ordered evacuations in the area of the derailment that has been smoldering since Friday night. Authorities believe most, if not all, residents in the danger zone have left but they were knocking on doors one more time before releasing the vinyl chloride inside the cars, he said.
“You need to leave, you just...
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