Residents Near Ohio Chemical Spill Report Health Symptoms & Dead Animals

Residents Near Ohio , Chemical Spill Report, Health Symptoms & Dead Animals.

BuzzFeed News reports that residents in eastern Ohio have taken to social media to report health symptoms and dead animals following a train derailment.

BuzzFeed News reports that residents in eastern Ohio have taken to social media to report health symptoms and dead animals following a train derailment.

On February 3, a train derailed in East Palestine and spilled hazardous chemicals from its cars.

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On February 3, a train derailed in East Palestine and spilled hazardous chemicals from its cars.

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After the train derailment, officials conducted a "controlled burn" of the chemicals, which included vinyl chloride, a known carcinogen.

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After the train derailment, officials conducted a "controlled burn" of the chemicals, which included vinyl chloride, a known carcinogen.

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BuzzFeed reports that the EPA has now confirmed that vinyl chloride has entered the Ohio River basin, home to 25 million people.

BuzzFeed reports that the EPA has now confirmed that vinyl chloride has entered the Ohio River basin, home to 25 million people.

According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, about 3,500 small fish representing 12 species have been reported dead since the chemicals spilled into nearby streams. .

A number of hazardous chemicals, including butyl acrylate and ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, have been detected in at least six creeks and rivers.

Taylor Holzer, who lives in East Palestine just about a mile from the wreck, has around 100 rescue animals, including foxes, coyotes and a wolf dog.

Taylor Holzer, who lives in East Palestine just about a mile from the wreck, has around 100 rescue animals, including foxes, coyotes and a wolf dog.

According to Holzer, his animals have swollen faces, weeping eyes and stomach issues, while one of his foxes has died.

According to Holzer, his animals have swollen faces, weeping eyes and stomach issues, while one of his foxes has died.

I want my animals and my family to be safe.

What else could happen down the line for both me and the animals?

I am worried about cancers and organ issues, Taylor Holzer, East Palestine, Ohio, resident, via BuzzFeed News.

Dr. Kelly Johnson-Arbor, interim executive director of the National Capitol Poison Center, warns that if smaller animal species are showing signs of toxic effects, harm could come to humans as well.

Dr. Kelly Johnson-Arbor, interim executive director of the National Capitol Poison Center, warns that if smaller animal species are showing signs of toxic effects, harm could come to humans as well