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Toxic Smoke Spewing Over Indiana Town After Massive Fire at Recycling Plant

HeadlineApr 13, 2023

More than 2,000 residents of eastern Indiana were ordered to evacuate after a massive fire broke out at a recycling plant Tuesday, releasing a huge plume of acrid smoke into the air. The fire in the city of Richmond has been contained but is expected to keep smoldering for days, prompting fears among residents about long-term health impacts from hazardous particles caused by burning plastic.

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