VIDEO/PHOTOS: The Norwood Fire Department says there are no air quality concerns for residents or businesses after a fire broke out on Monday at a chemical plant. The fire broke out a little after 5:30 p.m. at the Shepherd Chemical Company. It makes custom metal chemistry products for manufacturers. Investigators are still determining the cause but said it started in the middle of the building and spread to the roof.
The fire was contained by Shepherdโs sprinkler system before agencies arrived at the scene. Reading, Deer Park-Silverton, St. Bernard, and Little Miami provided mutual aid. โEvery time we get a run to this facility or the next one down, they are chemical companies, and you have this in the back of your mind: โThis could be a hazmat issue, and weโre concerned about the chemicals.โ But like I said, we work well with these two companies. We train with them,” said Norwood Fire Department Captain Brett Cartuyvelles.
