Hot idle is when the plant stays running but doesn’t produce any coke. They say their health should be more important than the business of the Clairton Coke Works.
A 12-year old boy suffered second degree burns. It's the same pipeline system that exploded in Westmoreland County two years ago that badly burned one man.
People with existing respiratory and/or cardiovascular conditions, children and the elderly should limit their outdoor activities until further notice.
The pipeline has faced multiple violations and regulatory shutdowns, as well as strenuous opposition from citizens and watchdog groups who raise public safety concerns.