These reports describe significant environmental incidents reported to and tracked by the National Response Center. They reflect both new incidents and follow-up information describing actions taken for previously reported events. The NRC publishes Incident Summary Reports periodically upon receipt of documentary information from the Federal On-Scene Coordinator.
| Occurrence Date: | 12 October |
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| Location: | Eastpointe, MI |
| Source: | Production Plating Company Building |
| Material: | Unknown |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Quantity Discharged: | Unknown |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown |
| Body of Water Affected: | Unknown |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA Region V |
On October 12, 1999 the Production Plating Company in Eastpointe, MI experienced a chemical fire in one of their buildings. Several of the firefighters who responded to the fire were reported affected by chemical fumes and were transported to the hospital. Several nearby residents, schools, and businesses have been evacuated due to the potential risk of smoke containing hazardous materials. EPA On-Scene coordinators from EPA''s Region 5 satellite office are assisting in the response by conducting air monitoring. EPA cleanup contractors are on stand-by. CASE CLOSED.