Palestine Ohio Train Derailment Causes Vinyl Chloride Spill and Fear Among Residents

"Palestine Ohio Train Derailment Causes Vinyl Chloride Spill and Fear Among Residents" Photos by Getty Image

[{"selector":"#anim-ef72a760-a00b-49c4-b815-75211e20d6d1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ec0cb59e-7cdd-4bfa-9a3d-341bb38ac300","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 442.28409%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-df1926af-0f74-4fe5-9fa4-809a532cd2d0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.2366070290016%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] A train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3. Photos by Getty Image

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[{"selector":"#anim-f9aa8179-9fd3-4f0f-8ac1-1c10c1f9fb3e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.2366070290016%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3fefac2a-c76f-41f2-828d-4ff1c0280851","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-25a310de-1c12-4b10-8de5-dca9e705fb16","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 313.62690%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Rail operator Norfolk Southern burned train cars carrying vinyl chloride, a flammable gas, to prevent an explosion. Photos by Getty Image

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[{"selector":"#anim-60e4f18e-6aaa-4531-91e8-70773be359f0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-40.85930954646201%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-71e99690-6cac-46d9-bb55-8d177a9c0761","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-77eb633c-06d3-411d-93c6-10a631b05c78","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 244.95722%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Ohio officials have stated that it is safe for residents to return home after air quality samples showed readings below safety screening levels for contaminants of concern. Photos by Getty Image

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[{"selector":"#anim-cd43b7df-cb40-463b-b241-d70288261bf9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0d837440-3723-4869-b7d3-f21d9b591cec","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fc766867-059d-445b-951a-78cb4a8bc97e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 225.62970%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] However, the EPA warned in a letter to Norfolk Southern that chemicals carried on the train "continue to be released to the air, surface soils, and surface waters." Photos by Getty Image

[{"selector":"#anim-daab6476-0792-4ac6-b63e-546a9102b139 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.2366070290016%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a0515013-f614-4f11-96b7-9129a779a4b8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1660731a-b903-42bb-b275-5739103fc281","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 296.64578%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The EPA classifies vinyl chloride as a carcinogen, and short-term exposure to high concentrations can cause various symptoms. Photos by Getty Image

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