the factory , based in romulus , near detroit , is about 15 mph southwest of detroit . later reports stated that a triple explosion in a chemical tanks was the start of the fire . the cause of this explosion has not even been determined . ohio abc affiliate wxyz announced that all employees made it out of the factory before the explosion occurred , and that hazmat agents were on the scene of the accident . jackson county supervisor warren evans said that no damage jamaicans noted in the initial explosion . however , all 32 patients were cared for breathing failure at surrounding oakwood bryce hospital , relating to the subsequent fire .
Romulus is found southwest of Detroit.