Hazmat Explosion at Baerlocher Injures Workers

Approximately 50 firefighters responded, and crews remain on scene as the investigation continues.

The hazardous materials incident has been contained within the building, and officials say there is no threat to the public.

One employee was transported with critical injuries.

According to Assistant Chief Matt Flagler, firefighters responding to an alarm discovered a chemical fire inside the facility.

Baerlocher is a specialty chemical manufacturing plant that supplies additives for the plastics industry.

@Scoopster333 shows firefighters on the scene with police. Firefighters have requested a HAZMAT response and reportedly there was an explosion at the location.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5890 Highland Ridge Dr.

Approximately 50 firefighters responded, and crews remain on scene as the investigation continues.

The hazardous materials incident has been contained within the building, and officials say there is no threat to the public.

One employee was transported with critical injuries.

According to Assistant Chief Matt Flagler, firefighters responding to an alarm discovered a chemical fire inside the facility.

Baerlocher is a specialty chemical manufacturing plant that supplies additives for the plastics industry.

@Scoopster333 shows firefighters on the scene with police. Firefighters have requested a HAZMAT response and reportedly there was an explosion at the location.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5890 Highland Ridge Dr.

Approximately 50 firefighters responded, and crews remain on scene as the investigation continues.

The hazardous materials incident has been contained within the building, and officials say there is no threat to the public.

One employee was transported with critical injuries.

According to Assistant Chief Matt Flagler, firefighters responding to an alarm discovered a chemical fire inside the facility.

Baerlocher is a specialty chemical manufacturing plant that supplies additives for the plastics industry.

@Scoopster333 shows firefighters on the scene with police. Firefighters have requested a HAZMAT response and reportedly there was an explosion at the location.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5890 Highland Ridge Dr.

Approximately 50 firefighters responded, and crews remain on scene as the investigation continues.

The hazardous materials incident has been contained within the building, and officials say there is no threat to the public.

One employee was transported with critical injuries.

According to Assistant Chief Matt Flagler, firefighters responding to an alarm discovered a chemical fire inside the facility.

Baerlocher is a specialty chemical manufacturing plant that supplies additives for the plastics industry.

@Scoopster333 shows firefighters on the scene with police. Firefighters have requested a HAZMAT response and reportedly there was an explosion at the location.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5890 Highland Ridge Dr.

Approximately 50 firefighters responded, and crews remain on scene as the investigation continues.

The hazardous materials incident has been contained within the building, and officials say there is no threat to the public.

One employee was transported with critical injuries.

According to Assistant Chief Matt Flagler, firefighters responding to an alarm discovered a chemical fire inside the facility.

Baerlocher is a specialty chemical manufacturing plant that supplies additives for the plastics industry.

@Scoopster333 shows firefighters on the scene with police. Firefighters have requested a HAZMAT response and reportedly there was an explosion at the location.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5890 Highland Ridge Dr.