| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 28, 2026, 1 a.m. |
| Last Updated | May 28, 2026, 1 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/investigation-underway-explosion-fire-chemical-plant-cicero/ |
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An explosion and fire at a chemical plant in Cicero, Illinois, sent thick smoke
into the air on Wednesday afternoon.
The situation prompted a response from hazmat crews.
Just before 7 p.m., fire crews from several cities rushed to the Koppers Plant
at 3900 Laramie Ave. after something rocked the i...