While there were no reported deaths or injuries related to the derailment, the real danger crept in from the decision to release and burn off dangerous chemicals instead of finding less risky methods of containing and cleaning up after the wreckage. While several train cars caught fire and burned for days, one tanker carrying vinyl chloride had a malfunctioning pressure valve that caused concern for the likelihood of an uncontrolled explosion. Furthermore, the placards that identified cars carrying toxic chemicals had melted, making it impossible to identify which cars carried hazardous materials. Norfolk Southern officials devised the idea to perform a controlled release and burn of chemicals to avert an explosion. In the face of imminent threat, government entities from Ohio and Pennsylvania agreed. Still, afterward, people questioned if this was the right choice considering the aftermath. Specifically, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro pointed out that Norfolk Southern failed to implement "Unified Command," causing confusion between Norfolk Southern personnel and state and local response agencies.He also claims Norfolk Southern gave incorrect information and contradictory modeling concerning the effects of the controlled release and burn, making it difficult to decide which route to go. Additionally, Norfolk Southern failed to inform state and local response agencies initially of their intent to release and burn five cars that carried vinyl chloride instead of just the one that Norfolk Southern personnel identified as likely to explode. Finally, he accused Norfolk Southern of not considering or sharing ideas for an alternate method of handling the spill, which may have kept the railroad inoperable for longer but could have had a considerably less harmful impact on the environment, the area's inhabitants, and first responders. While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered Norfolk Southern to be responsible for all clean-up and associated costs, that doesn't adequately address the physical, emotional, and financial toll the wreck has had on East Palestine residents. However, Morgan and Morgan are championing the cause of the innocent citizens affected by this massive environmental disaster by leading an Ohio train lawsuit.