the company , positioned in romulus , nearby michigan , is about 15 minutes upstream of detroit . initial sources stated that a double explosion in a chemical tank was the cause of the blaze . the caused of this explosion has not always been determined . detroit abc sister wxyz confirmed that all workers made it out of the plant before the explosion began , and that hazmat teams were on the scene of the fire . hamilton county clerk warren evans announced that no injuries ere described in the initial explosion . however , approximately 32 people were treated for breathing problems at surrounding bellaire annapolis clinic , due to the ensuing explosion .
Romulus is found southwest of Detroit.