A large chemical fire with explosions occurred in the US: a stay-at-home order has been issued

Chemical fire at a factory in Indiana

A large chemical fire occurred at the PBTT factory in Newburgh, Indiana. This was reported by 'Glavkom' citing 14news.

According to the Warrick County dispatch service, the fire was accompanied by explosions. Law enforcement is currently trying to determine which chemicals caused the fire. Authorities recommend that local residents avoid the fire zone and stay indoors.

Emerging Video: Shelter-in-Place Order in Newburgh Indiana After Chemical Fire https://t.co/XShCxKaHFt pic.twitter.com/bb31uQpQUK — Cedar News (@cedar_news) September 6, 2025

All emergency services are working on mitigating the aftermath of the fire and ensuring the safety of Newburgh residents. Currently, there is no information about injuries. These events also remind us of recent similar incidents in Louisiana.

The chemical fire at the Indiana factory prompted the evacuation of residents and left the extent of damages unknown. The incident shows how important it is to be able to respond timely and correctly to such dangers and confirms the relentless reality of the dangers posed by chemicals to life and health.