I do not know any details, but I hope my friends and family are ok. Due to the fire last July, we recently did a full security check of all our buildings, and verified that all safety procedures were being followed. So, I am at a loss to explain what happened.
Oh god. I think this might be the end of the company. I'm not worried about the money as much as the employees. Think good thoughts for us... love you all.
Update: I-80 is closed down due to smoke, messing up traffic all over NE Des Moines. No casualties, just one minor injury. I am so relieved.
Barton Solvents
Fire on KCCI
Des Moines Register
WHO TV
Map of plant location on Mapquest
The employee said he believe the drums of chemicals were not properly grounded as they were being unloaded.
Damn, I didn't realize those things had to be grounded. But then I remember a recent story:
There's a new 50KW radio station in Washington State that's near a gasoline pumping station.
Workers say that now they've seen some sparks when they ground some of the larger pipes.
*HUGS*