
What Caused a Newark Chemical Plant Fire?
According to the Columbus Dispatch, five people were injured on December 21 in a chemical plant fire caused by an explosion in a collection tank in Newark. The fire took place at an Arboris site, on Tamarack Road, and was extinguished by emergency crews. According to its website, Arboris produces “naturally-occurring sterols, similar to cholesterol, which are used primarily in heart-healthy food products.” The explosion occurred in a collection tank at the site that was holdi