Hazardous Material Railcars Derail and Ignite in North Dakota

Emergency response teams work to contain the blaze, with no injuries reported and minimal threat to nearby residents.

Twenty-nine railcars carrying hazardous materials derailed near Carrington, North Dakota.
The derailed cars contained anhydrous ammonia, sulfur, methanol, and plastic pellets.
Officials report that the fire is largely under control, with occasional flare-ups as railcars are moved.
Wind conditions have helped mitigate the risk to the nearby town of Bordulac.
The cause of the derailment is still under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.