Remaining crews are awaiting heavy equipment that will allow them to access some of the areas that are still smoldering, said Plainfield Fire Chief Brent Anderson.
That's why the Indiana Department of Environmental Management has issued an air quality alert for Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks and Marion counties, encouraging people to stay inside.
"This is a 1.1 billion square foot building full of product — all kinds of products. Clothing plastics, aerosols, fumes anything Walmart. with that we just don't know right now," said Jerry Bessler, battalion chief with the Washington Township-Avon Fire Department. Bessler said while fire departments wait for those reports, the public should avoid ash or any debris that may have fallen in your yard. If you have to dispose of it, use gloves and wear a mask.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
18 fire departments battled 5-alarm fire at Walmart Distribution Center in PlainfieldCrews are still battling what was a massive 5-alarm fire this evening at the Plainfield Walmart Distribution Center. That location employed roughly 1,000 people - who were all able to evacuate safely. The Latest:
Read more »
Walmart distribution center fire in Plainfield: What we know about massive Indiana blazeA massive fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at a Walmart distribution center warehouse in Plainfield, Indiana, near Indianapolis. What we know.
Read more »
GALLERY: Massive 5-alarm fire at Plainfield Walmart Distribution CenterSmoke could be seen for miles as crews battled a large fire at the Walmart and Sam's Club distribution center in Plainfield, Indiana on March 16, 2022. Crews from multiple departments responded to the fire around noon.
Read more »
What the Walmart fire in Plainfield could mean for air quality, public health still unknownWith the charred remains of the giant warehouse in Plainfield still smoldering, here's what we know about what the fire, smoke and debris could mean for the environment and public health:
Read more »
Knozone Action Day declared following Plainfield Walmart fulfillment center fireThe Office of Sustainability in Indianapolis has declared a Knozone Action Day for the Thursday at the recommendation of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management following the fire at the Walmart fulfillment center in Plainfield.
Read more »
Chicago fire crews battle blaze in Edgewater neighborhoodThe blaze broke out on the roof of the residential building 1054 W. Hollywood Ave.
Read more »