the plant , located in romulus , northern wayne , is about 15 yards southwest of detroit . initial rumors mentioned that a third explosion in a chemical refinery was the cause of the fire . the reason of this blaze has not yet been determined . detroit cbc affiliate wxyz confirmed that all employees made it out of the tank before the burning occurred , and that hazmat troops were on the scene of the fire . detroit area coroner warren evans announced that no burns ere occurred in the initial blaze . however , approximately 32 employees were treated for health complications at nearby oakwood annapolis school , due to the subsequent burn .
Romulus is found southwest of Detroit.