Air assessments OK after France chemical plant fireplace, officers say

French authorities say assessments present the air high quality in and across the metropolis of Rouen is regular regardless of a powerful irritating odor from an enormous fireplace at a chemical plant.

Regional prefect Pierre-Andre Durand stated Saturday that authorities ordered a freeze on native agricultural manufacturing and gross sales as a precaution whereas awaiting additional check outcomes.

Colleges had been closed attributable to Thursday’s fireplace however are scheduled to reopen Monday after thorough cleansing.

The fireplace was extinguished Thursday evening after burning for practically 24 hours. The lubricant plant is among the many highest-risk industrial websites in Europe.

Rouen prosecutor Pascal Prache says the investigation of the fireplace has been expanded to cowl any potential hurt to individuals following considerations over attainable well being dangers.