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ABC57 News in South Bend, Ind. covers all of Michiana including St. Joseph, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte and Marshall counties in Indiana and Berrien, Cass, Van Buren and St. Joseph counties in Mich.
Officials said that water samples were collected on Tuesday and Wednesday by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet with results showing no detection of methanol.
One barge has been removed and two remain pinned against the structure at the approach to the McAlpine Locks and Dam on the Ohio River.
"There is currently zero evidence of a tank breach or any leaks, and air and water monitoring resources are in place," according to Louisville Metro Emergency Services in Kentucky.
An accident on the Ohio River caused a barge carrying 1,400 tons of methanol to break free from its vessel and slam into a dam, becoming partially submerged.