Chemical fire in Newburgh, Indiana: Shelter-in-place order issued; videos show massive blaze
Posted on: Sep 07, 2025 03:27 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
A chemical substance discharge stony-broke come out in Newburgh, robert indiana on Saturday, prompting a shelter-in-place advisory, the Warrick County Sheriff's Office said.
Videos of the incident have begun to circulate on social media. A clip shows a massive blaze and smoke billowing after the fire.
They shared that the Ohio Township Fire Department, along with other local fire departments, is working on the active fire on Vann Road between Weathers Road and Anderson Road. “Due to the fire and the possibility of hazardous chemicals being involved, residents east of Anderson Road between Vann Road and Oakgrove/Roeder Road are advised to shelter in place until further notice,” they added in the statement.
People have been advised to remain indoors, keep doors and windows closed, and avoid the affected areas to allow emergency crews to work safely.
In a later upate, the sheriff's office also extended the shelter-in-place order for residents on Lincoln Avenue from Anderson Road to State Road 61. A third update expanded this to include Sharon Road, Ferstal Road, and the area from State Road 66 to the riverfront, east of Anderson Road.
Authorities also warned people not to fly drones over the area where teams were working to contain the situation. “Please do not fly drones in the emergency area while crews are working. This presents a hazard to those on the ground and diverts resources from the emergency response,” the sheriff's office said.
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