UPDATED @ 9:12 PM BREAKING NEWS: Possibe Chemical Explosion at ETI in Ashford
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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Apr 29 2015 8:52 PM
HOUSTON COUNTY: Multiple Fire units from Ashford and Cowarts responded to a report of a chemical explosion at Eastern Technologies Inc. loated on 2nd ave in Ashford. The first unit on scene advised smoke visible inside the build. Fire Chief Jimmy Posey advised a possible chemical explosion inside the building. Ashford Police responded along with an ambulance from Ashford Rescue. The road the fire is located on is closed due to emergency equipment and supply line blocking the road. Dothan Fire Haz-mat has been request by Chief Posey.
UPDATED @ 9:12 PM
Possible ruptured steam vat. One person was in the building. Do not beleive any injuries. The explosion was loud according to witnesses.
UPDATED @ 9:45 PM
Per Ashford Fire and Dothan Haz-mat they have an all clear and are returning all responding units from Ashford, Cowarts and Dothan.
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