Indianapolis fire injures four, forces evacuations of 100 homes

[Omaha Steve]

Source: LA Times

By Matt Pearce

Four firefighters were injured Saturday and more than 100 homes near downtown Indianapolis had to be evacuated after a recycling facility caught fire and collapsed.

None of the injuries were serious, and by Sunday residents were allowed to return home.

The blaze took eight hours to control Saturday as more than two-dozen 30-gallon propane tanks continually exploded and the fire sent up an acrid cloud that could be seen for miles over the city, officials said.

Nearby buildings and dumpsters momentarily caught fire as strong winds blew the embers from the blaze to the surrounding area.

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Read more: http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-indianapolis-fire-20130616,0,3899997.story

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Spectators watch a fire engulf a sprawling mixed-use building near downtown Indianapolis filled with tires and wooden pallets Saturday. The fire was expected to continue smoldering for several days, authorities said. (Matt Detrich / The Indianapolis Star / June 15, 2013)

[MynameisBlarney]

1. I think this may be the fire my friend was talking about last night

He said the firefighters and the EMT's (he's an EMT) were told to stand back as the CDC took over.
Kinda odd I thought.

[Jokerman]

2. I think the CDC was testing the smoke for toxicity.

We drove within about a mile of the fire late Saturday. The smoke had an acidic smell and caused a burning sensation in my nose and mouth.

[MynameisBlarney]

3. I thought the CDC was for infectious diseases.

Not toxic smoke.
Figured that would be a Hazmat team from the Fire Dept.