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"Acres in McAllen Contaminated with Benzene" May 23 , 2008 According to reports, hundreds of families living in McAllen, TX, are sitting on top highly explosive substances, such as benzene. Residents and local officials are growing increasingly concerned that the site will pose a threat to their health and overall safety. Explosive Substances Found Underground When city officials took a sample of the benzene and other toxic substances located underground, it reportedly went up in flames. “It’s a disaster,” explains Scott McClain, a local attorney who is fighting for the pollution to be cleaned up. “Something has to be done about this.” The contamination reportedly stretches on for 33-acres, which makes it one of the largest contamination sites in the U.S. Locals at Danger Hundreds of houses and businesses supposedly sit on top of the contaminated site and many fear that something could suddenly trigger a mass explosion and the whole area would be wiped out. “The benzene vapors can travel through soil, get into people’s homes, and cause leukemia,” explains McClain. • Spilled Fuel (Source: News Channel 5) Do you believe that you have been exposed to benzene? Contact us to speak with an experienced attorney who will enable your case to be heard and give you the support that you need. To learn more about benzene exposure and benzene laws, contact a Benzene Attorney. |