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West Virginia American Water said on Sunday that it has enhanced its treatment processes even though there hasn't been a change in raw water at its Ohio ...

A number of chemicals have been identified by EPA investigators in the surrounding areas, with the agency calling on the rail operator to pay for the ...

It showed petrochemicals had also been lost in the blaze, as well as a hopper of semolina and a box car of frozen vegetables. Vapors can irritate the eyes and nose, and ingestion can cause headaches and vomiting. According to the National Library of Medicine, it is also carcinogenic and can cause other health issues. Some have complained of headaches and nausea, according to the Associated Press, and - Ethylhexyl acrylate: a colorless liquid used to make paints and plastics. The chemicals were diverted into a trench and burnt off.

The Biden administration and state officials have reassured locals in eastern Ohio that there isn't a present danger after a massive release of toxic fumes.

Air monitoring results indicate that the air in the community is safe." "EPA provided air monitoring data to health agencies and the local fire department to help make this decision." EPA air monitoring devices used for indoor air screening include instruments that can detect to vinyl chloride and other chemicals of concern from the derailment." "We continue working with Ohio EPA and US EPA to conduct air and water monitoring in the community," Connor Spielmaker, a spokesperson for Norfolk Southern, told Fox News Digital. "Air monitoring since the fire went out has not detected any levels of concern in the community that can be attributed to the incident at this time." EPA continues to conduct air monitoring throughout the East Palestine community," the EPA said in a statement Sunday.

Some of the crashed cars were carrying toxic chemicals - vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate, ethylhexyl acrylate, and ethylene glycol monobutyl ether - which were ...

A 2005 derailment in Graniteville, South Carolina, left nine people dead and injured more than 250 after toxic chlorine gases were released. Some 47 people were killed and roughly half the town was burned down. “We’ve seen it up close and personal the last few days,” Gov. It was not the only report of sick animals. One of the substances released was phosgene, a gas deployed as a chemical weapon in the First World War. Rail unions believe the industry has gotten riskier in recent years after widespread job cuts left workers spread thin, the AP reported. Materials related to the incident were also observed entering storm drains, EPA noted. Regulators have said that so far the air quality remains safe and drinking water supplies have not been affected in surrounding communities. “This is a big, big deal.” Five rail car tankers of vinyl chloride were intentionally breached by crews, and the substance diverted to an excavated trench. Some residents have spoken of headaches and feeling sick, More than 2,000 residents were evacuated due to health concerns over the chemical leak but have since been allowed to return.

Residents were allowed to return home last week after about 50 train cars, 10 of which carried hazardous materials, derailed in East Palestine on Feb. 3. A ...

East Palestine police officers and officers with two state agencies were involved, according to the police department's release. DeWine and Shapiro ordered the immediate evacuation of hundreds of residents within a 1-mile by 3-mile area surrounding East Palestine on Feb. [rail car axle caused the fiery derailment](https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2023/02/06/east-palestine-train-wreck-national-transportation-safety-board-announces-cause/69875437007/) of about 50 freight cars, 10 of which contained hazardous materials, in East Palestine on Feb. Runoff from the derailment impacted Sulphur Run, Leslie Run, Bull Creek, North Fork Little Beaver Creek, LittleBeaver Creek and the Ohio River, the Ohio EPA said. The vinyl chloride contents of five rail cars were unstable and the cars were at risk of exploding, which could have launched deadly shrapnel into the air. Law enforcement from both Ohio and Pennsylvania went door-to-door to ensure any remaining residents left before the controlled release. The gas was slowly released into a trough that was then set on fire, creating a large plume above East Palestine. It is believed that most residents left the area before the evacuation, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency said. The highest levels of vinyl chloride are often found in the air near factories that produce it, and workers at these factories can be exposed to the gas. To prevent an explosion, Norfolk Southern Railroad executed a controlled release of the vinyl chloride around 3:30 p.m. Burning it sends phosgene, a toxic gas that was used as a weapon during World War I, and hydrogen chloride into the air. Residents were allowed to return home last week after about 50 train cars, 10 of which carried hazardous materials, derailed in East Palestine on Feb.

A West Virginia water utility is enhancing its treatment process following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, as a precaution despite officials ...

Residents evacuated from an Ohio village where a freight train derailed before huge clouds of toxic gasses were released fear they could still be in danger ...

The utility noted that there hasn't been any change in raw water at its Ohio River intake. Neighbors gather outside a home in East Palestine, Pa, on Thursday, Feb. Some said a chemical smell still lingers in the area and claim they've had symptoms which include trouble breathing and burning eyes. James Justice, of the U.S. Homes were evacuated for several days over the incident, but residents fear there could still be a health risk The incident response team did not specify what substances they are monitoring. Federal investigators have said the Norfolk Southern train crew received a warning about a mechanical problem shortly before an axle failed and caused the Ohio derailment. Officials warned the controlled burn would send phosgene and hydrogen chloride into the air. 'I would've far rather they did all the testing [first],' he said. Federal investigators have said the Norfolk Southern train crew received a warning about a mechanical problem shortly before an axle failed and caused the Ohio derailment Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine points to a map of East Palestine, Ohio that indicates the area that was been evacuated as a result of Norfolk Southern train derailmen

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (WKBN) — Three more chemicals have been found on the Norfolk Southern train that derailed in Ohio just over a week ago, and they are being described as dangerous. “We basically nuked a town with chemicals so we could get a railroad ...

Vinyl chloride was later released into the air from five of those cars before crews ignited it to get rid of the highly flammable, toxic chemicals in a controlled environment, creating a dark plume of smoke. Caggiano said ethylhexyl acrylate is especially concerning since it’s a carcinogen and contact with it can cause burning and irritation of the skin and eyes. I would’ve far rather they did all the testing,” Caggiano said. About 50 cars, including 10 carrying hazardous materials, derailed in a fiery crash on Feb. The freight train derailment on Feb. The U.S.

The derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, of a train carrying toxic chemicals, could lead to one of the worst environmental disasters of all time in America.

Residents from East Palestine Ohio were casted as extras for this movie. [ ‘White Noise’](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Noise_(2022_film)) that was made in 2021 from a book written in 1985. “I would’ve far rather they did all the testing first, There’s a lot of what ifs, and we’re going to be looking at this thing 5, 10, 15, 20 years down the line and wondering, ‘Gee, cancer clusters could pop up, you know, well water could go bad. It has now been revealed today, Monday, February 13, that the spillage of this chemical – and possibly three others – into local water courses has led to the death of many fish. The shipment subsequently caught fire and exploded some days later, while part of the load also leaked into a local river. Last February 3, a Norfolk Southern train with 20 sections transporting around 100,000 gallons of toxic [vinyl chloride](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinyl_chloride) derailed. [February 13, 2023] [#Ohio]⁰⁰The Ohio River, which serves over 10% of the US Population, has reportedly become contaminated due to chemicals from the East Palestine train… [February 12, 2023] Plumes of toxic gases were sent into the atmosphere. [#BREAKING]: Vinyl Chloride, a deadly chemical has “contaminated the Ohio River due to train derailment ⁰⁰ [#EastPalestine] Chemicals – including vinyl chloride – that were being transported on the train leaked into and reportedly subsequently contaminated the Ohio River.

The utility assured that health and safety of the customers are its priority and no water advisories was issued, according to the report. East Palestine Mayor ...

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). [West Virginia](/topic/west-virginia)water utility has started increasing its treatment process after a train had derailed in [East Palestine](/topic/east-palestine), [Ohio](/topic/ohio)in the US. [US News](/news/international/us), [UK News](/news/international/uk), [Canada News](/news/international/canada), International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Officials then opted to burn vinyl chloride in five tanker cars in a controlled manner to dispose the toxic chemical, according to [FoxNews](/topic/foxnews). Around 50 train cars derailed on February 3 at East Palestine village of Ohio. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein.

On Feb. 3, a train derailed in the village of East Palestine, setting off evacuation orders, a toxic chemical scare and a federal investigation.

“The assessment phase that will occur after the emergency is over will help to determine that information.” is still investigating the cause of the derailment. Residents have complained about headaches and feeling sick since the derailment. Just after the derailment, about 1,500 to 2,000 residents in East Palestine were told to evacuate the area. But it installed a secondary intake on the Guyandotte River in case an alternate source was needed. on Feb. 6, and the contents were diverted to a trench and burned off. [said](https://response.epa.gov/site/site_profile.aspx?site_id=15933) it had not detected contaminants at “levels of concern” in and around East Palestine, although residents may still smell odors. [said](https://response.epa.gov/sites/15933/files/Norfolk%20Southern%20East%20Palestine%20Train%20Derailment%20General%20Notice%20Letter%202.10.2023.pdf) that about 20 rail cars were reported to have been carrying hazardous materials. About 50 of the train’s 150 cars ran off the tracks on its route from Madison, Ill., to Conway, Pa. [vinyl chloride](https://response.epa.gov/sites/15933/files/TRAIN%2032N%20-%20EAST%20PALESTINE%20-%20derail%20list%20Norfolk%20Southern%20document.pdf), a toxic flammable gas, being of most concern to investigators. In early February, a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in eastern Ohio, igniting a fire that swept the town of East Palestine in smoke.

Strange odours and dead animals were reported by residents who returned to East Palestine, Ohio after evacuation orders were lifted following the crash.

He speculated that five to 20 years down the line, locals may see clusters of cancer diagnoses. The regulators specifically killed a provision for trains carrying hazardous flammable materials to be equipped with an electronic braking system. As the toxic chemicals were drained into a trench, crews ignited a controlled burn to get rid of the substances. The village’s drinking water system is being tested daily and is safe, he said. Authorities, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), said air and water samples had been analyzed and came back normal. A couple who live about five miles from where the train derailed spotted hundreds of dead fish, belly up in the local tributary, Leslie Run. Officials said they observed a “drastic temperature change” in one of the rail cars, and feared a potential explosion could send shrapnel flying up to a mile. The remaining residents in the town frantically packed overnight bags and some were forced to leave beloved pets behind. To avert the explosion, crews released the contents of five tankers full of vinyl chloride, an extremely combustible substance that is used in plastic production. border, played host to a nightmarish scenario earlier this month when a [train crashed](https://globalnews.ca/news/9460412/50-car-train-derailment-fire-ohio/) and exploded, spewing toxic chemicals into the environment. A new lawsuit aims to get the company to pay for medical examinations for locals in case there are long-term health impacts associated with the leaked chemicals. Residents who returned to the town of East Palestine after evacuation orders were lifted reported strange odours and dead animals, leaving some locals questioning if it truly is safe to return home.

A concentration of chemicals from the train derailment in eastern Ohio has entered the Ohio River. State and local officials say it smells, ...

[derailed](https://apnews.com/article/rail-accidents-evacuations-ohio-health-climate-and-environment-3f84663f0b97837cc74a8ce9a50ef6c7) in the small eastern Ohio town north of the Ohio River. Spokesperson Matthew Mudd said it helps that the prevailing winds have mostly blown the wrong direction for the air pollution to reach Louisville. When it comes to air quality in Louisville, regulators at the Air Pollution Control District say they have not detected any impacts from the chemical disaster. Southern Indiana resident Kira Meador said she’s been worried since the incident happened, but hadn’t heard anything about how the chemicals might affect cities downstream along the Ohio River. Multiple rail cars and tankers caught fire and broke open spilling hazardous chemicals including [vinyl chloride](https://wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/substances/ToxSubstance.aspx?toxid=51) and butyl acrylate -- both of which are used in the manufacturing of plastics and resins, according to the U.S. So far, ORSANCO has found levels of butyl acrylate well below those that would pose a health concern to people who would drink the water, Mura said. [Rubbertown](https://www.lpm.org/news/2019-04-22/unequal-read-wfpls-whole-series-on-louisvilles-toxic-air-pollution), the industrial corridor in Louisville’s West End. “We’ve still got a long way to go before anything is here,” Bobay said. Butyl acrylate is a clear, colorless liquid with a strong, fruity odor even at low levels. Spokespeople with ORSANCO did not returned a request for comment. Following the accident, crews evacuated residents then released and burned toxic chemicals, creating vast dark plumes of smoke. [ORSANCO](https://www.orsanco.org/river-facts/)) -- a multi-state commission overseeing water quality along the river.

Some people who live near the derailment site in East Palestine, Ohio, fear they and their animals may be exposed to chemicals through the air, water and ...

Short-term exposure to high concentrations can cause drowsiness, loss of coordination, disorientation, nausea, headache or burning or tingling, [according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention](https://wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/MMG/MMGDetails.aspx?mmgid=278&toxid=51). "When they combusted the materials, they created other chemicals. [said Wednesday](https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/east-palestine-update-residents-can-safely-return-home-02082023) that residents could return home after air quality samples "showed readings at points below safety screening levels for contaminants of concern." The question is what did they create?" Their livelihoods might be at stake here." "Our eyes were burning, and my face could feel it." Jenna Giannios, 39, a wedding photographer in nearby Boardman, said she has had a persistent cough for the past week and a half. The day before, rail operator Norfolk Southern had burned train cars carrying vinyl chloride — a flammable gas — to [prevent an explosion](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/explosion-possible-wake-ohio-train-derailment-involving-hazardous-mate-rcna69243). Another 218 homes had yet to be screened as of Sunday, "I’m concerned with the long-term heath impact. [a letter](https://response.epa.gov/sites/15933/files/Norfolk%20Southern%20East%20Palestine%20Train%20Derailment%20General%20Notice%20Letter%202.10.2023.pdf) to Norfolk Southern that chemicals carried on the train "continue to be released to the air, surface soils, and surface waters." "Don’t tell me it’s safe.

The 150-car Norfolk Southern freight train was pulling at least five tanker cars containing vinyl chloride, a colorless but hazardous gas.

The big picture: The EPA sent Norfolk Southern a "General Notice of Potential Liability" letter on Feb. 6, creating a [massive smoke plume](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJyHH8TiKCo)above the town for several hours. 12 it had not detected any "levels of concern" of hazardous substances released during or after the crash, though it said it was continuing to monitor the air throughout East Palestine, including inside at least 210 homes. A 150-car Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous chemicals and other material derailed in the town of East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. [ethylene glycol monobutyl ether](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/2-Butoxyethanol), [ethylhexyl acrylate](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/2-Ethylhexyl-acrylate), [isobutylene](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Isobutylene) and [butyl acrylate](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Butyl-acrylate), according to [a list sent by Norfolk Southern](https://response.epa.gov/sites/15933/files/TRAIN%2032N%20-%20EAST%20PALESTINE%20-%20derail%20list%20Norfolk%20Southern%20document.pdf) to the EPA, which released it on Feb. [White House pushing railroad companies to provide paid sick leave](https://www.axios.com/2023/02/09/white-house-biden-administration-railroad-companies-paid-sick-leave) [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/15/business/economy/railroad-workers-strike.html). - In the list, Norfolk Southern said the cars carrying the butyl acrylate and the ethylhexyl acrylate were breached and either all or some of the chemicals were released during the crash. [Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/02/12/east-palestine-ohio-derailment-residents/). [so crews released and burned](https://www.axios.com/2023/02/06/ohio-train-derailment-chemical-release-evacuations)their contents on Feb. [vented and burned carcinogenic chemicals](https://www.axios.com/2023/02/06/ohio-train-derailment-chemical-release-evacuations) from cars involved in the fiery crash. [a classified human carcinogen](https://www.epa.gov/stationary-sources-air-pollution/vinyl-chloride-national-emission-standards-hazardous-air), in the air has been linked to central nervous system effects, while chronic exposure has been shown to cause liver damage, including a rare form of liver cancer, according to the [EPA](https://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-09/documents/vinyl-chloride.pdf).

We were able to verify that the aerial picture was shot from above the train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023.

A subsequent look at the derailment site can be found in a YouTube video that also was shot from a drone. [This picture](https://mediapunch.photoshelter.com/image?&_bqG=10&_bqH=eJyrDMz2M8jzDTcz9PBPDzJKTykvN3bzNc3xcvK0MjY2NLcyMjWwMjQAAivPeJdgZ9v8jMx8Nc_4YP.gEFsXxxBXNbBwvKOfi20JkB0a7BoU7.liGwrSoudvWVbq7ucRnxSpFu_oHGJbnJpYlJwBALW8Ij8-&GI_ID=) on the MediaPunch website appeared to have been shot within a similar timeframe of the photo that was posted to Reddit. [photo](https://www.apimages.com/metadata/Index/Residents-Cleared-To-Return-Home-After-Train-De-/c947ff0d55fd45cc8d59d666fab85764/65/0) appeared to have been shot on Feb. The train was carrying around 150 cars, about 50 of which ran off the tracks. At the time we published this story, the post was already nearing 80,000 points. [misleading pictures were being shared](https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/turkey-earthquake-old-unrelated-photos/) following the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria.

Health concerns for Ohio residents are growing after a train carrying toxic chemicals crashed and engulfed surrounding neighborhoods in black smoke.

Dead fish were also spotted in waterways around the scene after the incident. Ethylhexyl acrylate is a carcinogen and contact with it can cause burning and irritation on the skin and in the eyes. Exposure to the gas is also associated with a heightened risk of a rare form of liver cancer (hepatic angiosarcoma), as well as primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma), brain and lung cancers, lymphoma, and leukemia. The chemical travels through the body in the blood and the liver will break it down into other chemicals, some of which can cause more damage than the vinyl chloride itself. Vinyl chloride is a highly toxic manmade gas which can increase the risk of multiple cancers. - Vinyl chloride is a highly toxic gas which can increases the risk of cancers

Air monitoring continues in East Palestine after the crews released a number of toxic chemicals in what officials called a "controlled explosion" last week.

[list](https://response.epa.gov/sites/15933/files/TRAIN%2032N%20-%20EAST%20PALESTINE%20-%20derail%20list%20Norfolk%20Southern%20document.pdf), written by Norfolk Southern, of the toxic chemicals that were in the derailed cars. [several other hazardous chemicals](https://response.epa.gov/sites/15933/files/FINAL%20East%20Palestine%20Train%20Derailment%20Air%20Monitoring%20FAQ%202.9.23.pdf), including phosgene and hydrogen chloride, which are released by burning vinyl chloride. When it is spilled in soil or surface water, the chemical evaporates into the air quickly, according to the Ohio Department of Health. It it commonly used to make polyvinyl chloride or PVC, which is a kind of plastic used for pipes, wire and cable coatings and car parts. She also advises vacuuming carefully in short bursts to try to prevent contaminants from moving into the air. There are 181 homes left to be evaluated in the voluntary indoor air screening program. 6, crews conducted what officials called a "controlled release" of the hazardous chemicals which caused a large plume of black smoke. 3, about 50 cars of a Norfolk Southern train went off track in Ohio, causing a days-long fire in the area. Ten of the 50 derailed cars contained hazardous chemicals including butyl acrylate and vinyl chloride, which were among combustible liquids that authorities feared could set off Residents of East Palestine were later asked to evacuate out of precaution. The agency added that vinyl chloride and hydrogen chloride have not been detected in the 291 homes that have been screened as of Monday. Local officials have insisted that the air is safe to breathe and the water is safe to drink in East Palestine.

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Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, are still seeking answers 10 days after a train derailment that sent toxic chemicals spewing into the air.

“In any of these situations, EPA is going to monitor with what tools they have available to them, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that’s the best way to monitor,” said Peter DeCarlo, an environmental health professor at Johns Hopkins University, to the Washington Post. Many like Nicole Stevenson asked the obvious question of why they should trust the company that poisoned their water to now do the testing. On February 6, Norfolk Southern and government officials conducted what they called a “controlled release” of five tanker cars filled with vinyl chloride, a highly flammable and toxic chemical, known even in low amounts to cause cancer of the liver and other organs. Last Wednesday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, in complete disregard for the people living in East Palestine, announced that it was safe for residents to return to their homes. Eric Feigl-Ding, an epidemiologist and an outspoken proponent of greater safety measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, said on Twitter he would evacuate everyone within a 50-mile radius. Feigl-Ding advised that people should be kept away until the area can be fully tested and cleared of toxic chemicals. Smoke from the fire rose into the atmosphere, where it spread toxic waste for hundreds of miles. In a letter sent by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Norfolk Southern, the three chemicals were listed along with the others that had been previously identified. Underscoring the potential for a catastrophe involved in hauling millions of tons of toxic chemicals by rail, a truck driver died in a crash Monday with a train carrying toxic chemicals outside Houston, Texas. The Union Pacific railroad was said to be monitoring air quality at the scene. “I’ve watched every news conference, and I haven’t heard anything that makes me think that this is a data-driven decision,” Maura Todd, 44, told the Washington Post. He said he had no choice but to return home with his family of five.