Pa. Firefighters, Civilians Treated After Hazmat

Jan. 21, 2014
The tanker is carrying an insulation material.

Fumes sent four Pennsylvania firefighters and two civilians to the hospital Tuesday morning.

Cashtown Fire Chief Jeff Bowling also told reporters said it's OK for residents to come out of their homes.

They were ordered to shelter in place following a chemical tanker fire at Krouse food plant in Ortanna.

The tanker was carrying an insulation material, according to Fox43.

A hazmat crew remains at the scene to handle the situation.

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