![Dixon Chemical Plant Explosion Forces Evacuation](http://townsquare.media/site/671/files/2018/09/99276167-170667a.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Dixon Chemical Plant Explosion Forces Evacuation
Lee County Police and Amboy Fire along with surrounding fire departments from Sublette, Harmon and Dixon, were on-scene at the incident.
Just before 3:00 this morning, Crop Production Services on 1076 Corrigedor Road near Dixon in Amboy Township suffered an explosion that authorities say was caused by a fire.
From My Stateline:
The entire area, up to a three mile radius, was evacuated around 4 a.m. Sterling Road up to Route 30 has been closed off. The evacuation was lifted and residents have been allowed back in their homes. Amboy Fire Department will hold a press conference at 12 noon CST to provide an update.
More From WROK 1440 AM / 96.1 FM
![Have You Seen This Incredibly Phallic Building In Illinois?](http://townsquare.media/site/671/files/2022/06/attachment-Untitled-design-26.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Illinois Felt The Shockwave From Tonga Volcano Eruption](http://townsquare.media/site/671/files/2022/01/attachment-gettyimages-85493921-594x594.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Illinois TV Personality Kills Fly on Co-worker LIVE on the Air](http://townsquare.media/site/721/files/2021/11/attachment-235F93B66BDD532B7E52C954CAD9C7ED.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Illinois Fire Department Shares Frightening Reminder About Bed Time Routines](http://townsquare.media/site/723/files/2021/10/attachment-closebeforeyoudoze.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
![Grateful Illinois Woman Honors Step-Dad for ‘Living and Breathing His Responsibility’](http://townsquare.media/site/723/files/2021/10/attachment-scott-schmidt-of-dixon-il-e1633534081169.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Illinois Police Hilariously Warn About a Halloween “Dangerous Substance”](http://townsquare.media/site/721/files/2021/09/attachment-RS11336_490426900-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Illinois Considers Ronald Reagan Statue For Springfield](http://townsquare.media/site/671/files/2021/09/attachment-gettyimages-50462906-594x594.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Illinois Police On the Lookout For Savage Responsible For Viciously Attacking A Cake](http://townsquare.media/site/723/files/2021/09/attachment-Dixon-Il-Police.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![New Map Predicts Best Time To Catch Illinois Fall Colors](http://townsquare.media/site/671/files/2021/08/attachment-gettyimages-979486636-170667a.jpg?w=980&q=75)