the complex , located in romulus , near lansing , is about 15 miles northeast of detroit . initial reports stated that a single explosion in a chemical tank was the cause of the fire . the cause of this explosion has not yet been determined . detroit abc affiliate wxyz confirmed that all employees made it out of the plant before the blaze occurred , and that hazmat teams were on the trail of the fire . wayne county supervisor charles howell explained that no injuries novotny reported in the actual explosion . however , approximately 32 employees were treated for breathing disorders at nearby oakwood annapolis hospital , prior to the subsequent fire .
Romulus is found southwest of Detroit.