Crews have contained an industrial fire in Pittsylvania County, but officials said its smoke can still cause damage.
While the fire is still active, authorities have contained it and everyone within a mile radius of the Tightsqueeze Industrial Park is asked to remain indoors.
Students at Chatham High School are being moved, and those whose parents took them to school today will be bussed to Chatham Middle School and can be picked up there.
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Pittsylvania County officials are warning people to not breathe dangerous smoke coming from an industrial fire.
Just before 1:40 p.m., Pittsylvania County Public Safety issued a warning regarding a fire at the Tightsqueeze Industrial Park.
Those in the nearby area are advised to not breathe in the smoke and get inside immediately.
There is a fire at Tightsqueeze Industrial Park (Chatham, VA) that is causing a chemical smoke cloud in the area. Please avoid breathing in the smoke and seek shelter immediately if you live nearby Tightsqueeze Industrial Rd!
— Pittsylvania County Public Safety (@pittsylvania911) March 30, 2021
Source: WSLS News 10