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Weeks Later, Still No Answers: Toxic Train Derailment in Ohio

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On February 3, a train hauling 20 cars with hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. A massive fire erupted as a result of the derailment, leading to officials burning vinyl chloride inside five of the tanker cars in a "controlled release."
Weeks after the toxic train derailment in Ohio, East Palestine, residents are still worried about the repercussions on their health after officials released toxic chemicals, including hydrogen chloride, phosgene, butyl acrylate and ethylene, into the environment by burning vinyl chloride inside tanker cars.
Many have complained about headaches, burning skin and irritated eyes, as well as anxiety about long-term health risks such as lung cancer. For its part, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources told Sputnik that approximately 3,500 fish have died in waterways near the site of the train derailment.
While local authorities claim that air monitoring hasn't detected dangerous levels of fumes where crews released and burned toxic chemicals, people living close to the wreckage site still want answers.
© AP Photo / Gene J. Puskar

This photo taken with a drone shows the continuing cleanup of portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.

(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

This photo taken with a drone shows the continuing cleanup of portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed  in East Palestine, Ohio.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) - Sputnik International
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This photo taken with a drone shows the continuing cleanup of portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.

(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

© AP Photo / Ohio National Guard

In this photo provided by the Ohio National Guard, ONG 52nd Civil Support Team members prepare to enter an incident area to assess remaining hazards with a lightweight inflatable decontamination system (LIDS) in East Palestine, Ohio. Authorities say air monitoring hasn’t detected dangerous levels of fumes in communities where crews released and burned toxic chemicals from a derailed train. But they also said that Ohio and Pennsylvania residents living close to the wreckage still aren’t being allowed to return to their homes.

In this photo provided by the Ohio National Guard, ONG 52nd Civil Support Team members prepare to enter an incident area to assess remaining hazards with a lightweight inflatable decontamination system (LIDS) in East Palestine, Ohio. Authorities say air monitoring hasn’t detected dangerous levels of fumes in communities where crews released and burned toxic chemicals from a derailed train. But they also said that Ohio and Pennsylvania residents living close to the wreckage still aren’t being allowed to return to their homes. - Sputnik International
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In this photo provided by the Ohio National Guard, ONG 52nd Civil Support Team members prepare to enter an incident area to assess remaining hazards with a lightweight inflatable decontamination system (LIDS) in East Palestine, Ohio. Authorities say air monitoring hasn’t detected dangerous levels of fumes in communities where crews released and burned toxic chemicals from a derailed train. But they also said that Ohio and Pennsylvania residents living close to the wreckage still aren’t being allowed to return to their homes.

© AP Photo / Gene J. Puskar

Booms are placed in a stream that flows through the center of East Palestine, Ohio, as cleanup continues following the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Booms are placed in a stream that flows through the center of East Palestine, Ohio, as cleanup continues following the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) - Sputnik International
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Booms are placed in a stream that flows through the center of East Palestine, Ohio, as cleanup continues following the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

© AP Photo / Gene J. Puskar

A woman raises her hand with a question during a town hall meeting at East Palestine High School in East Palestine, Ohio. The meeting was held to answer questions about the ongoing cleanup from the February 3 derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

A woman raises her hand with a question during a town hall meeting at East Palestine High School in East Palestine, Ohio. The meeting was held to answer questions about the ongoing cleanup from the February 3 derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) - Sputnik International
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A woman raises her hand with a question during a town hall meeting at East Palestine High School in East Palestine, Ohio. The meeting was held to answer questions about the ongoing cleanup from the February 3 derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

© AP Photo / Gene J. Puskar

Officials at first repeatedly claimed the air quality and drinking water did not pose threats but, finally, Governor Mike DeWine announced on Friday that a creek near East Palestine is still "severely contaminated."

Officials at first repeatedly claimed the air quality and drinking water did not pose threats but, finally, Governor Mike DeWine announced on Friday that a creek near East Palestine is still "severely contaminated." - Sputnik International
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Officials at first repeatedly claimed the air quality and drinking water did not pose threats but, finally, Governor Mike DeWine announced on Friday that a creek near East Palestine is still "severely contaminated."

© AP Photo / Gene J. Puskar

HEPACO workers observe a stream in East Palestine, Ohio, as the cleanup continues after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

HEPACO workers observe a stream in East Palestine, Ohio, as the cleanup continues after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) - Sputnik International
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HEPACO workers observe a stream in East Palestine, Ohio, as the cleanup continues after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

© AP Photo / Gene J. Puskar

A air quality monitoring device hangs on a stop sign in East Palestine, Ohio.

A air quality monitoring device hangs on a stop sign in East Palestine, Ohio. - Sputnik International
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A air quality monitoring device hangs on a stop sign in East Palestine, Ohio.

© AP Photo / Gene J. Puskar

The cleanup of portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, continues. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

The cleanup of portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed  in East Palestine, Ohio, continues. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) - Sputnik International
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The cleanup of portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, continues. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

© AP Photo / Gene J. Puskar

Becky Rance, center, talks with a police officer as she hands out water from the back of her truck in downtown East Palestine, Ohio, as the cleanup of portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train continues. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Becky Rance, center, talks with a police officer as she hands out water from the back of her truck in downtown East Palestine, Ohio, as the cleanup of portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train continues. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) - Sputnik International
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Becky Rance, center, talks with a police officer as she hands out water from the back of her truck in downtown East Palestine, Ohio, as the cleanup of portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train continues. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

© AP Photo / Gene J. Puskar

A group monitoring indoor air quality leaves a home in East Palestine, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

A group monitoring indoor air quality leaves a home in East Palestine, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) - Sputnik International
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A group monitoring indoor air quality leaves a home in East Palestine, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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