Fatal Explosion and Fire at Petroleum Plant in Lemont: Officials

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One person was killed and another injured in an explosion and fire at a petroleum plant in Lemont. The incident occurred in an asphalt tank, but there is no hazmat situation or danger to the public. The explosion caused some power lines in the area to come down, and OSHA and ComEd were called to the scene. Multiple roads in the area are closed, and emergency crews are responding to the incident.
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