HARTFORD, CT (WFSB/AP) -
Gov. Dannel Malloy announced Thursday morning that he has partially activated the state's Emergency Operations Center to monitor a potentially hazardous cloud of smoke that developed after a fire in New York state.
The fire, at TCI of New York, broke out Wednesday night in a small industrial park 25 miles south of Albany, triggering explosions and a fireball rising hundreds of feet into the air, according to witnesses.
"After assessing this potential threat with emergency management and public health officials, I have directed a partial activation of the EOC today," Malloy said. "This will allow us to monitor current conditions and advise the public quickly if protective actions are needed. We continue to coordinate with New York and Massachusetts and will keep the media updated on any developments."
Clouds of black smoke continued rising Thursday as firefighters sprayed foam over the fire, which was being fueled by sodium, diesel, propane and mineral oil.
The EOC will be staffed by the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Division of the State Police, Department of Public Health, Department of Transportation, Military Department, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and State Fire Coordination.
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