Explosion at Nebraska Railyard Prompts Evacuations Due to Toxic Smoke

An explosion occurred inside a shipping container at Union Pacific's Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska.
The blast generated toxic smoke which prompted evacuations within a four-mile radius of the railyard.
No injuries were reported but the fire and smoke contained hazardous chemicals including perchloric acid.
The cause of the explosion remains under investigation but initial reports indicate it was an isolated incident.
Authorities were able to contain the fire and smoke and have not identified any lingering safety issues or structural damage.