Hazmat to assess Grass Valley after Hemp Plant burns on Sunday, Nov. 20
From Sherman County Sheriff’s Office:
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Residents of Grass Valley are still unable to return to their homes this morning, Nov. 21, as possible chemical contamination from a Hemp processing plant fire is assessed.
The fire broke out on Sunday afternoon, according to the Sherman County Sheriff’s Facebook page.
Other news agencies have reported that 5 people were injured in the blaze, one seriously.
This morning, Nov. 21, the Sheriff’s office said “evacuation remains in effect. Teams from the Oregon State Fire Marshal‘s office, DEQ, and hazmat are coming this morning. Once they give the all-clear, the evacuation will be lifted.”