Excerpts from the Chicago Tribune:
The incident has raised concerns about the proper handling and notification of hazardous materials, especially in areas where properties have been left unoccupied for extended periods. Local officials are now reviewing their protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future. Residents near the area have also expressed concern about the environmental impact and the potential risks associated with such materials being stored without proper oversight. As the investigation continues, more details about the fire's origin and the full extent of the damage are expected to come to light in the coming days.On Thursday, the Park Ridge fire marshal issued a citation against a property owner for failing to inform the fire department about the storage of a large quantity of hazardous materials before a major fire broke out. Firefighters responded to a massive blaze that consumed a former Harvey’s Marathon gas station located at Northwest Highway and Oakton Street. The owner did not post warning signs or notify authorities that 45 tons of calcium peroxide were stored inside and around the building. The violation carries a $500 fine.
The calcium peroxide was intended for cleaning up soil contamination on the site, which had been a gas station for many years. The property had been vacant since approximately 2013. The city of Park Ridge identified the owner as Raza Holdings LLC.
The fire department classified calcium peroxide as a hazardous material that contributed to the rapid spread of the fire, resulting in two firefighters suffering minor burns. The Park Ridge Fire Department and other responding agencies are expected to seek reimbursement for equipment damage and labor costs. The cause of the fire has not yet been officially determined.
Cleanup at the site continued on Friday, with oversight from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. A plastic-lined sand berm was installed on Thursday, and cleanup efforts were expected to last through the weekend. While the IEPA does not regulate the storage of calcium peroxide, local municipalities may have specific requirements. Any remaining material that wasn’t destroyed in the fire cannot be used for the planned soil decontamination.
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