Containers of Organic Peroxide Explode during Fire at Chemical Facility; Burt, NY
2153 Lockport Olcott Rd, Burt NY 14028, USA | 2023-Mar-31
Initial Notification: On March 30th, the Nouryon Chemical reported a facility fire at a location holding 50,000 gallons of organic peroxide (Trigonox 21S) in 5-gallon containers. Approximately 16 containers exploded before fire suppression was successfully employed. Fire response runoff led to 18-Mile Creek via a storm drain; the stormwater outfall was secured and boom was deployed in 18-Mile Creek by municipal and county responders. EPA has response jurisdiction and is FOSC. All chemical analyses in 18-Mile Creek were at background levels.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Chemical |
| Products of concern: | Organic Peroxide (TRIGONOX 21S) |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 50000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 43° 18.00′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 78° 42.60′ West |