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  • Arkansas - Explosion rocks plant at Conway, area evacuated

    01/06/2004 10:20:14 AM PST · by HAL9000 · 64 replies · 452+ views
    Associated Press | January 6, 2004
    CONWAY, Ark. (AP) - An explosion rocked a chemical plant in Conway on Tuesday, forcing emergency workers to evacuate parts of an industrial park and a nearby daycare center. "There were some early reports of people with burns but I am not sure of their status," said Conway Police Lt. Chip Stokes. The explosion occurred at Detco Industries, on the city's south side, near an airport that was shut down temporarily. The state Emergency Management Department said the company makes chemicals for use in industrial maintenance operations. Black smoke rising from the site could be seen as far away...