HEMLOCK -- A small fire broke out at Hemlock Semiconductor Friday morning, releasing chemicals into the air and injuring one person.
Local residents say the siren went off at 6:15 a.m. Around 7:20 a.m. they received a call from 911, informing them of an incident at the plant. About a half an hour later, dispatchers reported that the danger had passed.
Thomas Township Fire Officials say there was a small chemical release. The cloud went from the building and blew in the northwest direction. The officials say the chemicals have moved out of the area since, and are no longer dangerous.
One Hemlock Semiconductor employee is being treated for smoke inhalation.
The fire was caused by a chemical leak in the building.
Fire officials also say there was another, unrelated incident at Dow Corning. Spokespeople are not yet releasing the details concerning that incident yet.
NBC25’s crews are at the scene, and will have more details as it becomes available.
