Explosion & Fire At Chemical Plant In Cincinnati

The state of Ohio cannot catch a break from train derailments and industrial disasters.

In the latest incident, emergency crews and fire departments responded Monday to an explosion and fire at a chemical plant in Cincinnati.

The incident occurred at Emery Oleochemicals chemical plant.

There were reports of a loud bang and a small fire afterward.

Officials said there was no threat to the public or surrounding businesses.

🚨#BREAKING: Emergency crews are on scene for an explosion at a chemical plant
⁰📌#Cincinnati | #Ohio
⁰Multiple emergency crews and fire departments are on the scene at Emery Oleochemicals chemical plant after an explosion and a small fire broke out with dozens of people… pic.twitter.com/Hoemr4xL0y

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) March 7, 2023

If you heard a loud boom around Winton Hills this evening, we now know what it was. Cincinnati Fire is assisting St. Bernard Fire at the Emory chemical plant. CFD says there was an explosion and “very small fire.” There was also a nitrogen gas leak. Both are now under control. pic.twitter.com/xpouXL5VQI

— Jatara McGee WLWT (@jatara_) March 7, 2023

Last night there was an explosion at a chemical plant in Cincinnati, Ohio. First responders did a fantastic job getting the fire under control. 2023 has been a tough year for Ohio, but Ohio will come out of this year more robust than before. pic.twitter.com/754KCKgZ7Y

— Charles R Downs (@TheCharlesDowns) March 7, 2023

Ohio again.. Seriously? Chemical plant explosion in St. Bernard is heard throughout several Cincinnati neighborhoods. #Cincinnati #explosion #OhioChemicalDisaster pic.twitter.com/Q1SCvXerLX

— HulkTech (@HulkTech420) March 7, 2023

WXIX reported:

An explosion and ensuing fire damaged a chemical plant in St. Bernard Monday night.

Firefighters responded around 7:30 p.m. for a “small, isolated” explosion at Emery Oleochemicals on Este Avenue, according to a Cincinnati Fire Department official.

CFD is at the scene assisting St. Bernard Fire&EMS.

The explosion occurred in a chemical process and resulted in a leak of nitrogen gas inside the plant, according to Cincinnati Assistant Fire Chief Matt Flagler.

The fire is under control. CFD stresses there is no hazard to the public outside the facility.

Winton Terrace residents say they could hear the explosion from their homes.

WLWT 5 added:

There were no injuries in the explosion or the response.

Officials say there is no hazard outside the facility to surrounding businesses and residents.

The City of Cincinnati also tweeted about the incident Monday evening, saying “ALL CLEAR – Cincinnati FD responded to Este Ave in Winton Hills for an explosion and small fire. NO HAZARD outside of the facility.”

People who live and work in the area around the chemical plant say they heard a loud boom that was powerful enough to shake their buildings and homes.

The building is in St. Bernard’s jurisdiction, but several other fire departments also responded.

Officials said there was also a leak of nitrogen gas that is under control.

#CincyAlert – ALL CLEAR – Cincinnati FD responded to Este Ave in St. Bernard for an explosion and small fire. NO HAZARD outside of the facility.

— City of Cincinnati (@CityOfCincy) March 7, 2023

The chemical plant explosion in Cincinnati is the latest in a string of catastrophes to hit Ohio.

BREAKING: Train derails in Ohio

Here is what has happened in Ohio in the past month:
-East Palestine disaster
-Metal factory explosion in Bedford
-Metal fabricator plant explosion in Cleveland
-Warehouse fire in Cincinnati
-Train derailment in Springfieldpic.twitter.com/IJbvhle1sW

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 4, 2023

On Saturday, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Springfield.

Clark County officials asked residents within 1,000 feet of the derailment site to shelter-in-place out of an abundance of caution.

Norfolk Southern stated that no hazardous materials were involved in the train derailment.

BREAKING: Another Norfolk Southern Train Derails In Ohio, Hazmat Crews Responding