National Guard Investigates Firefighters' Exposure | Charleston News

A fiery explosion at Applewood Apartments in Proctorville, Ohio, injured two firefighters and prompted an unprecedented response: the Ohio National Guard deployed cutting-edge mobile labs to identify hazardous chemicals—marking the first such emergency call in 28 years for the county’s emergency director. With no threat to residents, the team is racing to pinpoint exact exposures so medics can deliver precise treatment, while officials investigate how construction materials and chlorine pods led to the blast—all without any illegal activity involved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wsaz.com/2026/09/14/ohio-national-guard-testing-chemicals-after-fire-proctorville/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f535161dafec30aa Report issues to [email protected].