Chemical Fire Prompts Shelter-in-Place Newburgh Indiana

A chemical fire broke out at a metal plating manufacturing facility near Vann Road and Anderson Road in Newburgh, Indiana, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents and businesses due to the potential involvement of hazardous chemicals. Multiple fire departments, hazardous materials teams, and emergency personnel responded to the active fire, which has produced large plumes of smoke visible for miles. Authorities have closed roads including Vann Road and advised the public to remain indoors, keep windows and doors closed, and avoid the affected area to ensure safety and allow emergency crews to work. Air monitoring by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and other agencies has not detected hazardous chemical readings such as cyanides, hydrogen sulfides, or carbon monoxide at the scene so far. Officials continue to monitor the situation closely and provide regular updates, emphasizing that residents should turn off heating and cooling systems that draw air from outside during the shelter-in-place. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and no injuries have been reported at this time.