After the train ran off the tracks on Feb. 3, starting a huge fire, the authorities decided to intentionally burn the chemical cargo in some of the cars rather than risk an explosion or other uncontrolled disaster.

2月3日，火车脱轨引发大火后，当局决定有意烧毁部分车厢内的化学物品，以免发生爆炸或其他无法控制的灾难。