MILLSTADT, IL – A fire erupted at the Village of Millstadt Wastewater Treatment Facility on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a response from multiple fire departments and a safety advisory for local residents.
The fire, which began before 4:30 p.m. on E.Laurel Street, is currently being battled by firefighters from the Columbia, Northwest, and Villa Hills Fire Departments, alongside the Millstadt Ambulance Service. The St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency confirmed the multi-departmental response via a social media post on their official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/stclaircoilema).
Authorities are urging residents to avoid the area surrounding the wastewater treatment plant to allow first responders to effectively manage the situation. further details regarding the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are currently unavailable.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more details becomes available.
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