A significant explosion occurred at an ADM (Arthur Daniels Midland) plant, resulting in numerous injuries. Though the full extent of the damage is currently unknown, local authorities have confirmed that several individuals were harmed in the incident. The explosion took place at a large industrial facility owned by ADM, a global food processing and commodities trading corporation. Emergency services have been dispatched to the scene to assess the situation and provide any necessary medical assistance. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation, and further details are awaited..
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – Several people have been injured following a large explosion and fire at ADM.
Heavy smoke was seen coming from the northeast side of Decatur Sunday night.
First responders were seen heading to ADM around 7:30 p.m.
Neighbors reported to WAND News they felt their homes shake.
We learned the Decatur Fire Department has responded to the scene. Officials told WAND there was a large explosion and fire.
ADM was evacuated. The fire department said no private homes have been evacuated.
In a statement to WAND, ADM said, “Tonight at approximately 7:11 p.m., there was an explosion at the East Plant within ADM’s processing complex in Decatur. ADM immediately contacted the Decatur Fire Department, which remains on the scene. Several employees were injured and transported to the local hospital for treatment. Our thoughts are with our colleagues. We do not have a confirmed cause at this time.”
DFD expects to release more information soon.
Rep. Nikki Budzinski said in a tweet, “My team and I are in touch with local officials as we closely monitor the situation at ADM this evening.”
This is the third fire reported at ADM this year.
In April, three employees were injured in an explosion at ADM’s west plant.
Last month, two Decatur firefighters were hurt while battling a third-alarm fire at the east plant.
This is a developing story. WAND News will post more as soon as it becomes available.
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A large explosion and fire broke out at the ADM processing complex in Decatur, Illinois. Several people were injured and transported to the hospital. The cause of the explosion is unknown at this time. The Decatur Fire Department is on the scene and the area has been evacuated. This is the third fire reported at ADM this year. Local officials are closely monitoring the situation. More information will be released by the authorities soon.
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