Fiery train derailment in Tiskilwa, IL

[Ga-Lin 86]

A train derailment happened early this morning & six cars carrying Ethanol expoded. Local town evacuated. Looks to be between highway & large body of water. Video shows no FF on scene yet.

http://www.wgntv.com/videobeta/eeca76f3-b456-4284-aa7c-455a5d453954/news/unedited-video-fiery-train-derailment-in-Tiskilwa-Il

[newsbuff 286]

I see a guy on a quad on the road, and thats about it.

According to the Emergency response guide, initial evacuation zone is 1/2 mile.

"For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn."

[Alpinerunner 61]

Bad day for fuel tankers.