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UPDATE: Accidental chemical mixture prompted East Dubuque evacuations

Posted: Monday, June 30, 2014 8:15 pm | Updated: 8:15 pm, Mon Jun 30, 2014.

Jeff Montgomery 

EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. — Two homes and one business were evacuated this morning after authorities learned of a potentially dangerous chemical release downtown.

One person was taken to the hospital after the accidental mixture of chlorine and fluoride, according to East Dubuque Assistant Fire Chief Tom Lange. The person, whom Lange declined to name, was treated and released without serious injuries.