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BioLab Fire Caused by Chemical Mishandling | Dover News
A federal report reveals that a massive BioLab chemical fire was caused by dangerously stacked pool chemicals and a decades-old, corroded sprinkler system that leaked acid onto the chemicals, triggering a catastrophic blaze. The plant, which produces water treatment chemicals, had stored double the allowed amount of hazardous materials in unstable piles, making firefighting nearly impossible. Thousands were forced into shelter-in-place orders. BioLab, a subsidiary of KIK Consumer Products, chose not to rebuild and faces over $60,000 in fines. The agency now demands stricter regulations, while…
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