Chemical Incident Reporting – Week of 4-20-25

NOTE: See here for series background.

Fort Dodge, IA – 4-14-25

Local News Report: Here, here, here, and here.

There was a ‘fertilizer byproduct spill’ at a lysine production facility resulted in high-levels of ammonia in a nearby creek causing a fish kill incident. No damage estimates were reported and there were no reports of injuries or deaths.

Probably not CSB reportable.

Jaspeer County, IN– 4-21-25

Local News Report: Here, here, here, and here.

There was a truck fire caused by overheated breaks that caused the cans of spray paint being transported to explode. The resulting paint fire caused the interstate to be closed in both directions while the fire was brought under control. Damage was done to the pavement that caused the southbound lanes to remain closed overnight. No injuries were reported.

Not CSB reportable, this was a transportation related incident.