An explosion occurred at 640 Industrial Drive in Cary on Wednesday, causing significant damage and injuring three workers. According to the Chicago Tribune, emergency crews were called to the Fox Valley Services warehouse around 1:15 p.m. after reports of an initial blast. A second explosion followed shortly after, leading to structural damage, including the front wall being blown off. Firefighters managed to bring the fire under control by 5 p.m.
Cary Police Chief Steven Casstevens confirmed that three employees were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. A hazardous materials team was also deployed due to the presence of flammable substances in the paint manufacturing facility. Witnesses described hearing a loud explosion and seeing heavy smoke and flames from nearby businesses. One local business owner, Jim Hursh, said he saw fire trucks and ambulances rushing to the scene, along with a man with visible burns.
Tyler Tobolt, who captured photos of the incident, noted that the Cary Fire Department arrived around 3 p.m., with multiple explosions and heavy smoke reported. A Haz-Mat response was later called in due to potential chemical leaks. The area was evacuated for safety, and several photos from the scene were shared online.
Scott Peterson provided additional details, describing how part of the building’s front wall was completely destroyed and flammable tanks were a major concern. Firefighters used large water lines and a tower ladder to contain the blaze. Aerial footage from Channel 5 and 7 showed the scale of the incident. The Daily Herald also covered the event, highlighting the ongoing efforts to manage the situation and ensure public safety.
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