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Nine explosions destroy suburb fireworks plant in Chicago area
A series of nine blasts at Melrose Display Fireworks Co in Orland Park destroyed 16 of 18 buildings on a five acre site. At least three people were killed and 17 injured as shock waves reached Gary Indiana. Three workers remain unaccounted for while nearby residents were evacuated briefly.
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Chicago
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Gary
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Melrose Display Fireworks Co
Orland Park
Marty Olson
Richard Seraphin
Calumet City
Robert Senecal
Palos Hills