 Chemical
Fire Breaks Out In Pump Factory
USA -- Magnesium Catches Fire At Industrial Facility In
North Aurora
Some magnesium caught fire inside the industrial
facility at 800 Airport Rd. in North Aurora, just off
Randall Road near the Reagan Memorial Tollway.
Magnesium burns extremely hot, and is often used in road
flares. When it catches fire, it cannot be extinguished
with water or an explosion may result.
Employees were evacuated from the Aurora Pump Company in
North Aurora early Friday when metals caught fire
inside.
The fire was burning in the interior shop area, and the
approximately 40 employees who were in the building at
the time were hustled out. No injuries were reported,
but ambulances were sent to the scene.
The Aurora Pump Company manufactures various kinds of
pumps, among them sewer, sump, fire and turbine pumps.
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