MARENGO, Iowa (KCRG) - At least 10 people have been injured and nearby homes have been evacuated following an explosion at an industrial building in Marengo on Thursday morning.
Witnesses said it happened at around 11:15 a.m. in the 800 block of East South Street. The building is owned by Heartland Crush, according to property records, but is operated by C6-Zero, a company that converts used roofing shingles into biodiesel and other products. Flames continued to be visible from the building for hours, with a large plume of smoke emanating from the building and visible at long distances.
Around 30 people were inside at the time of the incident, according to officials. As of mid-afternoon on Thursday, nobody was killed in the explosion, but 10 to 15 people were hurt. Some of the injured had already been treated and released. Officials from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics said that they were operating in their procedures for a “mass casualty event,” and were standing by until the fire was extinguished.
People with questions about loved ones may call UIHC at (319) 356-1616 for more information.
Witnesses said it happened at around 11:15 a.m. in the 800 block of East South Street. The building is owned by Heartland Crush, according to property records, but is operated by C6-Zero, a company that converts used roofing shingles into biodiesel and other products. Flames continued to be visible from the building for hours, with a large plume of smoke emanating from the building and visible at long distances.
Around 30 people were inside at the time of the incident, according to officials. As of mid-afternoon on Thursday, nobody was killed in the explosion, but 10 to 15 people were hurt. Some of the injured had already been treated and released. Officials from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics said that they were operating in their procedures for a “mass casualty event,” and were standing by until the fire was extinguished.
People with questions about loved ones may call UIHC at (319) 356-1616 for more information.
At least 10 people injured in Marengo building explosion, nearby homes evacuated
First responders are at the scene of a building explosion in Marengo.
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