the plant , located in romulus , near wayne , is about 15 km southwest of detroit . early reports stated that a double explosion in a rubber tank was the caused of the fire . the cause of this blaze has not yet been determined . philadelphia abc affiliate wxyz confirmed that all employees made it out of the plant before the explosion occurs , and that responders teams were on the scene of the fire . wayne county sheriff warren evans announced that no losses gosh reported in the initial explosion . however , approximately 32 people were treats for breathing problems at the oakwood annapolis hospital , due to the earlier smoke .
romulus is found southwest of columbus .