2 workers hurt in chemical plant explosion, Ottawa fire officials say

OTTAWA, Ill. (WLS) -- Two workers were injured in a chemical plant explosion on Tuesday, Ottawa fire officials said.

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The reported explosion happened just before 8 a.m. in a "routine transfer of magnesium metal powder," a spokesperson for Coogee Metal Powders Division said.

Fire officials responded to the call at the facility located at 1501 Titanium Drive.

The Ottawa Police Department temporarily warned residents to avoid the area of Route 6 and Titanium Drive.

Firefighters were able to get a fire under control by 8:15 a.m.

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The workers' conditions were not immediately known.

"A full investigation will be conducted to determine the cause and prevent future incidents. There is no ongoing risk to the public," a spokesperson for Coogee Metal Powders Division said.

The Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the explosion.

The fire department said that the explosion might have been the result of equipment failure.

There is no danger to the public.