Weather could hamper fire investigation (11:48 a.m. 5/13/09)
Published: May 13, 2009
Columbus (AP) — Dodge County authorities say their investigation into a chemical warehouse fire could be hampered by severe weather.
Sheriff Todd Nehls said Wednesday there’s not a sense of urgency because no one was killed or injured. He said investigators are proceeding cautiously, especially since the National Weather Service says Wednesday afternoon rain storms could bring quarter-sized hail.
The rain also could help, as the fire continues to smolder in some areas.
The fire started Monday night at the Columbus Chemical Industries plant, and authorities evacuated about 140 nearby homes for about a day.
Investigators are looking into the cause. Nehls said there’s no reason to think the fire is suspicious.
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