Delta Industries Catches Fire, Nearby Residents Evacuated

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By Bree'Ann Hildreth

Story Created: Aug 9, 2008 at 6:45 AM CST

Story Updated: Aug 9, 2008 at 6:45 AM CST

REINBECK - A fire at a Reinbeck factory sent clouds of potentially toxic smoke into the air and forced an overnight evacuation of rural areas near the Grundy County community.

The fire at Delta Sports Products broke out around eight o'clock Sunday night.

No one was inside the plant and warehouse during the blaze. Fire officials aren't sure how it got started.

The State Fire Marshall is investigiating a cause.

Delta manufactures archery targets made out of foam, and when it burns it gives off a toxic gas.

The company also had drums of chemicals and other substances inside that added to the toxic cloud.

The company employed about 75 people.

Reinbeck is located southwest of Waterloo.

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