the plant , located in romulus , north rochester , is about 15 miles southwest of detroit . some reports stated that a combined fire in a chemical system was the location of the flames . the extent of this blaze has not since been determine . flint abc affiliate wxyz stated that all employees got it out of the plant before the explosion occurred , and that hazmat teams were on the scene of the fire . michigan county sheriff john evans announced that no injuries ere reported in the initial explosion . however , almost 32 people were treated for heart problems at neighboring oakwood annapolis laboratory , corresponding to the subsequent fire .
Romulus is found southwest of Detroit.