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Issue With Furnace At Chemical Company Causes Fire

HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. (WJZ) -- Firefighters say an issue with a furnace lead to smoke showing from the Cytec Solvay Group building off Revolution Street in Havre de Grace, Md.

A tweet from first responders said that smoke was showing from the building around 7 p.m. Sunday.

A hazmat crew was also called to the scene as the New Jersey-base Cytec Solvay is a sustainable chemical company.

The Susquehanna Hose Fire Company tweeted asking that residents avoid the area Sunday evening.

An hour later they say crews were picking up an clearing the scene.

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