Officials ordered the evacuation of buildings and residences in the area surrounding a burning fertilizer plant in Leoti, Kansas, in the western part of the state, because of hazardous and explosive materials were stored at the plant, KQFX Fox 22 in Columbia reports.
No one was immediately reported injured at the plant, which was reported on fire at 3:30 p.m. local time. Firefighting units and hazardous materials from two counties were assisting with the response to the fire.