Chemtool Fire - 06/15/2021 @ 4:15 AM

Road Closure Reminder - Non-emergency traffic is restricted in the following areas:

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Kocher Street Between Salem Street and Blackhawk Blvd.

Blackhawk Blvd. between Route 2 and North Bridge Street

Dingham Drive

Central Drive

Kile Drive

Wright Drive

Watts Avenue

N. Blackhawk Blvd. between Central Drive and Prairie Hill Road

Prairie Hill Road between South Bluff Road and Route 2

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If you work in this area, please check with your employer before attempting to return to work this morning.

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Anyone affected and in need of assistance can call the Red Cross 24/7 disaster hotline at (877)-597-0747.

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WCHD Officials are directing the public not to handle waste from the fire with bare hands.  Please use gloves or a shovel to gather and bag separately from other household waste.  Further direction will be provided.  Anyone in the 3 mile perimeter of the fire is asked to wear a mask as precautionary measure when outside.