DECATUR, Ind. (ADAMS) – A chemical mix at the Bunge soybean processing plant in Decatur led to a gas release and then evacuation for the nearby area.
Monday night, the Decatur Fire Department said the evacuation order had been lifted following a hazardous materials incident.
Officials said that it was out of an abundance of caution that they evacuated the area. It came after a gas release was triggered by a chemical mixture at the plant.
“After a thorough investigation by Bunge officials and the Decatur Fire Department the evacuation order is being lifted. Air quality on local streets were tested by an independent environmental company hired by Bunge and all tests deemed those areas safe from any chemicals hazards. The initial evacuation was issued under an abundance of caution. If you live near Bunge and are concerned about any irritations from the odors you may want to consider sheltering elsewhere for the evening or seeking medical attention.”
-Decatur Fire Department Facebook
The Fort Wayne Fire Department reported assisting with the hazardous materials operations of the FWFD.
