Emergency responders working to extinguish fire after explosion at Marengo biofuel plant

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C6-Zero experienced an explosion and fire inside its facility in Marengo on Thursday. Multiple homes in the area were evacuated for several hours due to concerns of chemicals catching fire and spreading to other structures. According to their website, they convert asphalt shingles into a form of biofuel at the plant.

Published 2 months ago · Marengo, United States

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Emergency responders working to extinguish fire after explosion at Marengo biofuel plant

The explosion has caused injuries and an evacuation of people near the operation.

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Ongoing Fire at Marengo Bio-Fuels Plant Slows Investigation

(Marengo, IA) The fire is still ongoing at the Marengo bio-fuels plant, putting a pause on the investigation. Marengo police say it’s challenging to find a cause for the explosion without access to the facility. Still, the chemicals and other materials in the building continue to fuel the flames. One person remains in the hospital in serious condition. Five-to-ten others are still receiving care.

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