當地時間1月14日晚20時30分左右，美國新澤西州帕塞伊克市一化工廠發生11級火災，造成存放塑料、托盤和氯的建筑物倒塌，多名消防員受傷。

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美國一化工廠突發11級大火,1月14日美國新澤西州，燃燒至周六凌晨

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　事故Qualco工廠，生產泳池及溫泉藥劑，其官網公告曾安全運營超過30多年

　帕塞伊克市消防局表示，此次火災出動了約200名消防員，直到1月15日早上火勢才得到控制。由于低溫導致消防用水結冰，消防員最終不得不使用附近河流的水來滅火。大約14至16名消防員在火災中受輕傷，另還有1名消防員在被碎片擊中后被送往醫院。此次火災的起火原因正在調查中。

根據發送給州監管機構的 2020 年庫存清單，生產泳池處理用品的 Qualco Inc. 在其位于 Passaic Street 的大型工廠擁有大約十幾種化學品，從工業消毒劑到漂白劑不等。 

 Here is a list by substance, average daily inventory and what potential adverse effects they can have on people.

• Boric Acid - 10,000 to 24,999 pounds - low in toxicity if eaten or if it contacts skin. It can be corrosive to the eye and irritating to the skin, according to the National Pesticide Information Center. 

• Brominating Tablet - 2,500 to 4,999 pounds - breathing bromine gas could cause coughing, trouble breathing, irritation of mucous membranes, according to the Centers for Disease Control. 

• Calcium Chloride Flake - 50,000 to 99,999 pounds - may cause severe irritation of the upper respiratory tract with pain, burns, and inflammation, according to Fisher Scientific 

• Calcium Hypochlorite - 50,000 to 99,999 pounds - may be corrosive to rescuers and may release harmful vapor, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

• Caustic Soda Beads - 5,000 to 9,999 pounds - also known as sodium hydroxide and lye, it can burn the eyes, skin, and inner membranes, and cause temporary hair loss, according to the CDC.

• Citric Acid Anhydrous - 25,000 to 49,999 pounds - causes respiratory tract irritation, according to Fisher Scientific.

• Cyanuric Acid - 100,000 to 499,999 pounds -  at high temperatures it produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and isocyanic acid and can generate explosion hazards, according to the World Health Organization.

• Diatomaceous Earth - 10,000 to 24,999 pounds - can irritate the nose and nasal passages. If an extremely large amount is inhaled, people may cough and have shortness of breath, according to the National Pesticide Information Center. 

• Dichloroisocyanuric Acid Dihydrate - 100,000 to 499,999 pounds - can cause respiratory problems.

• Diphosphonic Acid - 50,000 to 99,999 pounds - can cause respiratory problems.

• Lanthanum Chloride - 500 to 999 pounds - can cause serious eye damage and other ailments. 

• Magnesium Sulfate - 10,000 to 24,999 pounds - also known as Epsom salt, it can cause irritating vapors and toxic gases when burned.

• Methyl Ethyl Ketone - 500 to 999 pounds - a flammable liquid, it can be harmful to the eyes, skin and lungs.

• N-alkyl ethylbenzyl dimethyl ammonium - 50,000 to 99,999 pounds - can cause respiratory problems.

• Poly Oxyethylene Dimethyliminio Ethylene - 25,000 to 49,999 pounds - slightly hazardous in case of inhalation.

• Potassium Monopersulfate - 10,000 to 24,999 pounds - can cause chemical burns and respiratory problems.

• Propylene Glycol - 500 to 999 pounds - can cause lightheadedness and respiratory problems.

• Sodium Bicarbonate - 100,000 to 499,999 pounds - also known as baking soda; exposure to large amounts may result in some adverse health effects

• Sodium Carbonate - 100,000 to 499,999 pounds - may cause irritation to the respiratory tract, including difficulty breathing. 

• Sodium Chloride - 10,000 to 24,999 pounds - this is salt, excessive amounts can irritate eyes, lungs.

• Sodium Hexametaphosphate - 500 to 999 pounds - may cause irritation to the respiratory tract including coughing and shortness of breath.

• Sodium Hydrogen Sulfate - 50,000 to 99,999 pounds - can cause serious eye damage among other ailments.

• Sodium Hypochlorite - 10,000 to 24,999 pounds - can irritate the lungs and cause a build-up of fluid. 

• Trichloroisocyanuric Acid - 100,000 to 499,999 pounds - a bleaching agent, it can irritate the nose, throat and lungs causing coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. It is a dangerous explosion hazard, according to the state Health Department.

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　　帕塞伊克市市長赫克托·洛拉表示，這是其見過的最嚴重的火災。美國環境保護局工作人員將全天留在現場監測空氣質量。