Indiana’s state fire marshal, Steve Jones, said Tuesday “the smoke is definitely toxic” and residents need to get away from the smoke plumes, especially elderly people with respiratory problems.
He said that if the wind changes, officials may alter the evacuation order.
“There’s a host of different chemicals that plastics give off when they’re on fire. And so it’s concerning,” Jones said.
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