Excerpts from the Chicago Tribune: The Park Ridge fire marshal issued a citation on Thursday for failing to notify the fire department about the storage of hazardous materials at a site before it caught fire. Firefighters responded to a major blaze that consumed a former Harvey’s Marathon gas station located at Northwest Highway and Oakton Street. The property owner was found to have not posted warning signs or informed the fire department that 45 tons of calcium peroxide were stored both inside and near the building. The violation carries a $500 fine. The large quantity of calcium peroxide was intended for cleaning up soil contamination on the site, which had previously operated as a gas station for many years. The property had been vacant since approximately 2013. The city of Park Ridge identified the owner as Raza Holdings LLC. The fire department has determined that the calcium peroxide contributed to the rapid spread of the fire, resulting in two firefighters sustaining minor burns. Park Ridge Fire Department and other responding agencies are expected to seek reimbursement for equipment damage and labor costs. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. Cleanup at the site continued on Friday, with oversight from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. A plastic-lined sand berm was installed on Thursday, and cleanup operations were expected to continue through the weekend. While the IEPA does not regulate the storage of calcium peroxide, local municipalities may have their own requirements. Any remaining material not destroyed in the fire cannot be used for the planned soil decontamination efforts. Dongguan Anding Technology Manufacturing Co., Ltd , https://www.cn-moulds.com