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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — An uncontrolled fire at a fertilizer plant in North Carolina forced thousands of people to evacuate as firefighters stood back Tuesday because of the danger of
A fire at Weaver Fertilizer Plant in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, prompted the evacuation of about 6,500 people overnight amid explosion fears.
Bright orange flames could be seen shooting into the sky along with thick plumes of smoke as lights from firetrucks and other first responder vehicles surrounded the fully engulfed building. The Winston-Salem Fire Department said the evacuation area included about 6,500 people in 2,500 homes.
A raging fire broke out at a plant housing over 5,000 tons of potentially dangerous materials.
WBAL Radio 1090 AM - Explosion feared as crews fight fire at North Carolina fertilizer plant, thousands urged to evacuate