La Salle chemical plant: More than 1M lbs of chemicals destroyed; no health risks found, EPA says

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

Massive fire erupts at LaSalle chemical plant

A massive fire broke out at a chemical plant in LaSalle, Illinois Wednesday morning.

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.