Hazardous Waste Plant Blaze Forces Evacuation
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From Times Wire Reports
A fire at a hazardous waste incineration plant forced hundreds of El Dorado residents to evacuate, officials said.
No injuries were reported and officials were monitoring air quality as thick smoke rose from the plant.
Residents reported hearing a series of explosions from the facility, which disposes of waste from industries and government operations around the country.
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