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1 dead in blast at Illinois petroleum plant
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An explosion and fire at a suburban Chicago petroleum refinery killed one person and injured a second Tuesday morning. The sheriff's office says that "initial reports indicate that the explosion may be from an asphalt tank." Television footage of the scene showed damage to several circular tanks at the complex, with large pieces of debris on the ground and yellow railing hanging from more than one tank. Apparent power lines were also visible on top of a damaged pickup truck at the site, which is adjacent to railroad tracks and a roadway.

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