Residents Near Train Derailment Still Not Allowed Home

February 7, 2023 4:08 am

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) – Authorities in Ohio 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 said Tuesday that Ohio and Pennsylvania residents living close to the wreckage still aren’t being allowed in their homes. The fire from the controlled release of the chemicals on Monday is no longer burning. Environmental officials say they want to ensure the air is safe before lifting the evacuation order. Residents in East Palestine were ordered to leave because of the risk of death from toxic fumes from five derailed tanker cars.