Update:
Late this afternoon, fire crews were called to a fire at Superior Oil Company in Elkhart County.
Crews say they had a flash fire was in the mixing room.
One person was hurt and flown to a Fort Wayne hospital for treatment.
Crews talked about the chemical that was released into the air.
"Well when we talk about the chemical that has been released it is a flammable chemical," said Osolo Township Fire Department Division Chief Randy Stone. "It's not so much of a health hazard but because of the vapor we don't want people inhaling it."
Since the chemical is not dangerous, it may just give you a headache or nausea.
Crews say clean-up by the Elkhart City hazmat team will start once the air monitoring is done.
Original Story:
One person was injured in a flash fire at a chemical supply company in Elkhart. The fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at the Superior Oil Company on All Pro Drive.
The building was evacuated, but one employee was injured. They were flown to a Fort Wayne hospital for treatment.
Crews continue to monitor the air content and a HazMat team is on the scene doing cleanup. Officials tell FOX28 that any chemicals in the air aren't dangerous, but they may give you a headache or nausea.
Crews expect to complete the cleanup process by around 9:00 o'clock. We will have an update on this story tonight on FOX28 News at 10.
