Seymour explosion leaves 3 injured at paint facility, Sycamore, Illinois police say

SYCAMORE, Sick. (WLS) — Three staff had been injured in an explosion at Seymour paint firm Monday morning, Sycamore police mentioned.

The explosion occurred at about 8:34 a.m. on the paint firm within the 900-block of Crosby Avenue.

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“Report of flames and foam being discharged over the affected space of the constructing,” Sycamore Hearth Chief Bart Gilmore mentioned. “The report was that there was a paint can that exploded. We do not know if it was dropped or if it was a part of one other system that they’d going. Preliminary crews got here in, met some fireplace. The froth suppression system was not assembly the necessity. The sprinkler system wanted to be assisted by fireplace engines.”

Gilmore mentioned they’re nonetheless investigating the reason for the explosion.

The Seymour firm manufactures spray paint, which includes aerosol.

Gilmore mentioned two of the individuals injured had been transported to the hospital and are in steady situation.

“The potential was very unhealthy, fortunately they’d a superb suppression system,” Gilmore mentioned. “Fortunately, we had a quick response time and the hearth was capable of be suppressed earlier than any actual important injury and this turned a a lot bigger incident.”

Police mentioned there is no such thing as a recognized menace to adjoining areas.