Environmental protection department intervenes in investigation, a factory in the United States emits pink purple smoke factory | waste | United States
On August 3rd local time, pink purple smoke drifted from the chimney of a factory in Portland, Maine, USA, responsible for converting waste into energy.
The factory stated that the pink purple color of the smoke is likely caused by a large amount of iodine containing waste, which is not common but has also occurred in other waste treatment facilities. This issue was resolved within two and a half hours of its discovery. The factory stated that although inhaling these fumes directly can pose a health hazard, due to their relatively short duration and limited scope, they should not have any impact on humans. However, on the 4th, the factory chimney emitted pink purple smoke again.
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The Maine environmental department subsequently intervened in the investigation and issued a statement stating that relevant professionals have gone to the site for investigation and sampling. They are currently working with the local disease control department to identify the cause of the problem and evaluate its potential impact on the environment and public health.