2.1.1 Narrative
The fire was believed to be under control by the evening of May 24. However, the tire shred piles flared up periodically throughout the night of May 24 and into the morning of May 25. EPA is supporting the response through air monitoring/sampling and water quality monitoring. In addition, EPA provided technical assistance and temperature monitoring on tire shred piles throughout the night of May 24 to assist in the identification and extinguishing of hot spots remaining in the piles.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
5/24/16:
Water quality monitoring was conducted at 3 locations (upstream, source, and downstream) for impacts, with no adverse readings for Dissolved Oxygen or pH detected. Firefighting run-off was sampled directly using pH paper with no adverse readings detected. An air monitoring network utilizing AreaRAE monitors (O2, CO, H2S, VOC sensors) was established around the perimeter of the Site. Air sampling utilizing SUMMA canisters is being conducted for both 8 hour and 24 hour sampling periods. Air monitoring was also conducted near the smoldering tire shred piles utilizing an UltraRAE monitor for VOCs, particularly Benzene.
5/25/16:
Water quality monitoring was conducted at 2 locations (downstream and source) for impacts; no adverse reading for Dissolved Oxygen or pH were detected. Air monitoring was conducted around the perimeter of the Site utilizing AreaRAE monitors (O2, CO, H2S, VOC sensors) and DustTrak particulate monitors. Air sampling utilizing SUMMA canisters was continued for both 8 hour and 24 hours sampling periods. An additional air monitoring station was established to the North of the Site at the Ford Heights Middle School. Additional air monitoring was conducted near the smoldering tire pile shreds utilizing an UltraRAE monitor for VOCs. A thermal imaging camera was provided by the Illinois EPA to the Ford Heights Fire Department to assist with the location of hot spots remaining on the shredded tire pile.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
The owners of both GMI Recycling Services and All American Recycling, which currently own & operate tire recycling collection & recycling services, respectively, at the Site, are assisting in response efforts.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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Disposal |
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