CONEWAGO, Pa. — Officials are saying smoke from a chemical plant fire in Adams County is not considered toxic.
The fire started around 3:30 a.m. Monday at Miller Chemical and Fertilizer in Conewago.
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It continued to burn as of 7:30 a.m. Residents who live within a mile of the warehouse have been asked to shelter in place as a precaution.
Officials initially described the fire as a "major hazmat incident." Explosions reportedly could be heard at the scene.
Miller Chemical says it manufactures non-hazardous crop protection and nutritional agrochemicals.
This article was written by The Associated Press.
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