Chemtool explosion: Witness describes seeing fire and thick smoke

The chemtool fire in Rockton, Illinois is still burning more than 24 hours later. The Rockton Fire Department chief said they're not sure how long it will take to put the the fire out, and it is expected to burn for several days. FOX 32 Chicago's Joanie Lum spoke with a local resident, who described the chilling moments when he first saw thick black smoke rising above his neighborhood.

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