Multiple casualties in East Providence, Rhode Island: What happened at Aspen Aerogel Chemical Plant? Explosions and fires were reported

East Providence Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency famous “Crews are responding to a multi-casualty incident and structure fire at 3 Dexter Rd, Aspen Aerogels. Please avoid the area and follow for more details.” A “mass casualty incident” is described as a sudden surge of patients that overwhelms medical resources.

It was reported to be a chemical explosion and many people said they heard a “loud bang”. As news of the explosion broke, horrific visuals began to appear showing a large presence of first responders.

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“East Providence, Dexter Road, reporting a chemical explosion, command reports an ongoing fire, MCI announced eight rescue personnel from each command were on scene to provide mutual aid and coverage to the scene,” a Washington County fire Scanner report read.

The number and extent of injuries is currently unknown. The cause of the explosion is currently unclear.

Several people said they heard a loud bang. “Did anyone else hear a loud bang?” one of them asked. Another added: “What explosion just happened in east Providence?”

Another added: “If you live in Rumford please let your pets close the windows, the chemicals are terrible and you don’t want to breathe this stuff in, there will be serious explosions… turn on the air purifier and don’t go out without covering your face.”

The video is from inside a vehicle, with people inside narrating the fire truck’s movements and sharing visuals of what’s happening on the road.

Another person who shared the photo wrote: “Massive emergency response at East Providence facility.”

The footage showed a large number of fire trucks at the scene.

page on X claim “East Providence Emergency Management continues to monitor air quality around Dexter Road and Massasoit Avenue for any chemical hazards. Residents are advised to avoid the area and keep windows closed as standard precautions while the fire is over and investigators begin work.” It added: “A major goal of the current scene command is to ensure the perimeter remains safe while the hazardous materials team completes secondary scans of the scene.”

other additional “The area smelled like fire and chemicals.”

(This story is being updated)