the plant , located in romulus , fort wayne , is about 15 miles west of detroit . initial reporting stated that a single explosion in a chemical tank was the scene of the fire . the victim of this explosion has not even been established . detroit abc affiliate wxyz confirmed that all employees made it out of the plant before the explosion occurred , and that firefighting officers were on the scene of the incident . monroe county sheriff warren evans announced that no wounded ere reported in the initial explosion . however , approximately 32 people were treating for breathing problems at its oakwood plain university , due to the subsequent blast .
Romulus is found southwest of Detroit.