Magnesium facility fire causes explosions in south Chicago suburb
As firefighters worked to douse the flames, they encountered challenges due to the explosive materials inside the plant.
Fire destroys magnesium factory in Dixmoor, crews work to secure area, monitor air quality
EPA monitors and company officials were in Dixmoor Thursday after a fire destroyed Chicago Magnesium Casting on South Seeley ...
Huge fire destroys south suburban magnesium facility on Seeley Avenue
Fire crews and hazmat are trying to figure out what caused a fire at a magnesium facility in the south suburbs Wednesday ...
‘Explosions' heard as fire at Chicago Magnesium factory sends flames into the air
Flames and smoke shot up into the air and explosions could be heard overnight in Chicago as a magnesium factory caught fire, with fire crews describing the building as a “total loss.” ...
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Magnesium factory goes up in flames in south suburban Blue Island, firefighters battle overnight
The fire was first reported around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Chicago Magnesium Casting Company in the 14000 block of Seeley Avenue in Blue Island. According to its website, the company was ...
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Overnight fire destroys building at magnesium factory in south suburban Dixmoor
Crews had the fire under control by early Thursday morning, but not before one of three buildings belonging to the Chicago Magnesium Casting Company in Dixmoor was destroyed. Inside the burning ...
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Magnesium Factory Fire Challenges Crews in Blue Island, IL
Firefighters have gained the upper hand after battling a blaze at a magnesium factory in south suburban Blue Island overnight ...