Toxic Indiana Fire Will Spew Smoke, Soot, and Ash for Days, Officials Say

Smoke rises from an industrial fire at 358 NW F Street, in Richmond, Ind., on April 11, 2023. Zach Piatt/The Palladium-Item via AP

A “serious, large-scale” industrial fire spewing toxic smoke that forced the evacuation of more than 2,000 residents of Richmond, Indiana, on Tuesday will burn for several days, authorities say.

As of late Tuesday night, the blaze was under control and not expected to spread.