LA SALLE, IL: "Multiple explosions were reported at Carus Chemical in La Salle on Wednesday morning, and billowing clouds of smoke could be seen emanating from the factory. Carus Chemical, located at 1500 8th Street, manufactures chemicals used in water treatment plants. Fire departments from multiple surrounding agencies were called in around 9 a.m. to respond to contain the blaze, which started in the shipping department, according to Shaw Local. La Salle Mayor Jeff Grove told radio station WLPO that no evacuation orders have yet been issued, and Police Chief Mike Smudzinski said all employees were accounted for."

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