美一化工厂11级大火成废墟，曾安全运营30多年
当地时间1月14日晚20时30分左右，美国新泽西州帕塞伊克市一化工厂发生11级火灾，造成存放塑料、托盘和氯的建筑物倒塌，多名消防员受伤。
事故Qualco工厂，生产泳池及温泉药剂，其官网公告曾安全运营超过30多年
帕塞伊克市消防局表示，此次火灾出动了约200名消防员，直到1月15日早上火势才得到控制。由于低温导致消防用水结冰，消防员最终不得不使用附近河流的水来灭火。大约14至16名消防员在火灾中受轻伤，另还有1名消防员在被碎片击中后被送往医院。此次火灾的起火原因正在调查中。
根据发送给州监管机构的 2020 年库存清单，生产泳池处理用品的 Qualco Inc. 在其位于 Passaic Street 的大型工厂拥有大约十几种化学品，从工业消毒剂到漂白剂不等。
Here is a list by substance, average daily inventory and what potential adverse effects they can have on people.
Boric Acid - 10,000 to 24,999 pounds - low in toxicity if eaten or if it contacts skin. It can be corrosive to the eye and irritating to the skin, according to the National Pesticide Information Center.
Brominating Tablet - 2,500 to 4,999 pounds - breathing bromine gas could cause coughing, trouble breathing, irritation of mucous membranes, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Calcium Chloride Flake - 50,000 to 99,999 pounds - may cause severe irritation of the upper respiratory tract with pain, burns, and inflammation, according to Fisher Scientific
Calcium Hypochlorite - 50,000 to 99,999 pounds - may be corrosive to rescuers and may release harmful vapor, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
Caustic Soda Beads - 5,000 to 9,999 pounds - also known as sodium hydroxide and lye, it can burn the eyes, skin, and inner membranes, and cause temporary hair loss, according to the CDC.
Citric Acid Anhydrous - 25,000 to 49,999 pounds - causes respiratory tract irritation, according to Fisher Scientific.
Cyanuric Acid - 100,000 to 499,999 pounds - at high temperatures it produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and isocyanic acid and can generate explosion hazards, according to the World Health Organization.
Diatomaceous Earth - 10,000 to 24,999 pounds - can irritate the nose and nasal passages. If an extremely large amount is inhaled, people may cough and have shortness of breath, according to the National Pesticide Information Center.
Dichloroisocyanuric Acid Dihydrate - 100,000 to 499,999 pounds - can cause respiratory problems.
Diphosphonic Acid - 50,000 to 99,999 pounds - can cause respiratory problems.
Lanthanum Chloride - 500 to 999 pounds - can cause serious eye damage and other ailments.
Magnesium Sulfate - 10,000 to 24,999 pounds - also known as Epsom salt, it can cause irritating vapors and toxic gases when burned.
Methyl Ethyl Ketone - 500 to 999 pounds - a flammable liquid, it can be harmful to the eyes, skin and lungs.
N-alkyl ethylbenzyl dimethyl ammonium - 50,000 to 99,999 pounds - can cause respiratory problems.
Poly Oxyethylene Dimethyliminio Ethylene - 25,000 to 49,999 pounds - slightly hazardous in case of inhalation.
Potassium Monopersulfate - 10,000 to 24,999 pounds - can cause chemical burns and respiratory problems.
Propylene Glycol - 500 to 999 pounds - can cause lightheadedness and respiratory problems.
Sodium Bicarbonate - 100,000 to 499,999 pounds - also known as baking soda; exposure to large amounts may result in some adverse health effects
Sodium Carbonate - 100,000 to 499,999 pounds - may cause irritation to the respiratory tract, including difficulty breathing.
Sodium Chloride - 10,000 to 24,999 pounds - this is salt, excessive amounts can irritate eyes, lungs.
Sodium Hexametaphosphate - 500 to 999 pounds - may cause irritation to the respiratory tract including coughing and shortness of breath.
Sodium Hydrogen Sulfate - 50,000 to 99,999 pounds - can cause serious eye damage among other ailments.
Sodium Hypochlorite - 10,000 to 24,999 pounds - can irritate the lungs and cause a build-up of fluid.
Trichloroisocyanuric Acid - 100,000 to 499,999 pounds - a bleaching agent, it can irritate the nose, throat and lungs causing coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. It is a dangerous explosion hazard, according to the state Health Department.
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帕塞伊克市市长赫克托·洛拉表示，这是其见过的最严重的火灾。美国环境保护局工作人员将全天留在现场监测空气质量。