Illinois chemical plant explosion: EPA finds no health risks to residents, Carus expects cleanup to be complete by next week

LA SALLE, Ill. (WLS) — This massive fire at a La Salle chemical plant destroyed more than one million pounds of chemicals.

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The EPA has not found any health risks to residents after testing the soil, water and air.

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The Carus company said Thursday that cleanup is expected to wrap up by the end of next week. However, several parts of the plant will have to be torn down.

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The cause of the fire is still under investigation.