the plant , located in tiberius , downtown trenton , is about 15 miles southwest of detroit . initial reports stated that a single explosion in a water tank was the cause of the accident . the cause of this explosion has not yet been located . detroit radio affiliated wxyz reported that all personnel made it out of the refinery before the burning occur , and that coveralls units were on the site of the tragedy . wayne district sheriff warren evans announced that no injuries ere reported in the initially burning . however , additionally 32 residents were treated for breathing problems at neighbors grandview annapolis hospital , prior to the initial fire .
Romulus is found southwest of Detroit.