"Industrial Fires Spark Evacuations in Indiana and Richmond"

An industrial fire broke out at an abandoned Hoffco factory in Richmond, Indiana, which was being used to store plastics, prompting evacuations and warnings of "toxic" smoke. Those living within half a mile of the factory were urged to evacuate, while residents outside of the evacuation zone who live downwind of the fire were told to shelter in place. The fire had been contained on three sides as of Tuesday evening, but firefighters expect to be working to fully extinguish the blaze and monitoring the fire "for the next few days."