Density Ventura was going to pick up her car from an auto shop when she saw lots of black smoke. She said people were pulling over to see what was going on. “People were not paying attention to ...

A planned venting of hazardous chemicals from derailed train cars in East Palestine on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, released a thick cloud of black smoke over the village that could be seen on weather radar.

“Any smoke that burns, any combustible element ... Flames were shooting some 200 feet into the air and giant black clouds were moving east with the wind, according to witnesses.

Picture: Supplied A thick cloud of black smoke could be seen billowing from the area and residents in Cheltenham, Highett, Moorabbin, and Moorabbin East have been issued community advice for smoke.