PUEBLO, Colo. (CBS4)– An explosion and industrial fire are being investigated at the Rocla plant in Pueblo. One person was rushed to the hospital.
(credit: Pueblo Fire)
Smoke could be seen rising from the plant. The Pueblo Fire Department tweeted a photo of the scene which showed several people standing outside the plant.
Our crews are still working an active explosion/industrial fire at the Rocla plant. One person transported to hospital. Mutual aid partners involved. #pueblofire pic.twitter.com/wJpAEmepP1
— Pueblo Fire Dept (@PFDPIO) October 12, 2021
According to the company’s website, Rocla is the leading producer of pre-stressed concrete rail ties in the United States.
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