October 8, 2026
TILTON, IL – Fire sprinklers contained a fire in a chemical room fire at Lebanon Chemical. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke following a chemical explosion. The sprinklers controlled the fire, while crews extinguished the remaining fire. The fire was brought under control within approximately 10 minutes. No hazardous materials were released, and no civilian, employee, or firefighter injuries were reported. The suspected cause was a malfunctioning drum band heater that overheated a chemical barrel, causing it to rupture and ignite.
Source: Tilton Fire Department’s Post (Facebook)