From the WTF Watch Desk: After a five-alarm South Haven plastics-facility fire used about two million gallons of water, crews covered manholes while agencies contained, sampled and stored runoff for environmental review.
Why this deserves the fire service’s attention
Large-volume suppression does not end at knockdown; contaminated runoff, air monitoring, debris control and agency handoff can become a second operational period.
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This report reflects information available on September 30, 2026. Developing items will be updated when official information changes.