No Injuries Reported in Idaho Sulfur Explosion
Source The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho
April 05--PAUL --An atrocious smell filled the air Wednesday, but nobody was injured when sulfur buildup caused an auger atop a warehouse to explode at a Paul fertilizer plant.
Minidoka County Sheriff's Capt. Dan Kindig said there were workers near the auger when it exploded at 9:11 a.m. at Valley Wide Cooperative, 550 W. 75 S.
"People were working in the warehouse below the auger when the explosion occurred," Kindig said.
Kindig said the employees were handling sulfur and likely triggered the explosion.
According to emergency radio communication, smoke poured out the rear door of the company's warehouse after the explosion.
"Fire crews are still investigating the cause," Kindig said. "We are securing the scene until we find out exactly what caused it."
Kindig said medical crews checked everyone in the vicinity of the explosion for injuries.
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