Videos and photos showed an oily inferno of burning vinyl chloride and other chemicals towering over East Palestine, Ohio. Now residents and local leaders are worried about the longtime health impacts of the Feb. 3 train crash, fire and spill. Should people be worried? Authorities say about 3,500 small fish were killed in the creeks surrounding the derailment site shortly after, but they have not reported significant subsequent deaths. And residents have expressed health concerns such as rashes and headaches since the incident. According to health experts, the spill, explosions and fire are a concern and warrant careful monitoring of both environmental contamination and the exposure of area residents. But the chemicals involved, which largely evaporate or break down within days, mean acute issues are unlikely. That's created a confusing situation where residents' concerns are called both understandable and unfounded. Visit the link in bio to learn more. #ohio #eastpalestine