ROCKTON, Il

Massive Fire at Chemtool in Rockton Forces Evacuation Published 4 hours ago   •   Updated 37 mins ago     Pause 8:04 Massive Fire at Chemtool in Rockton Could Be ‘Several-Day Event' NBCUniversal Media, LLC The massive blaze sending up thick, black smoke from Chemtool in Rockton could burn for several days, according to the town’s fire chief. A massive fire at the Chemtool plant in Rockton, Illinois, prompted a mandatory evacuation of the area Monday morning, authorities said. The Rockton Police Department posted an alert at around 8:46 a.m., warning that fire officials had ordered a mandatory evacuation for the area south of Chemtool, located at 1165 Prairie Hill Road. Don't miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for  iOS  or  Android   —  and sign up for alerts. "This notice affects all residents and business south of Chem Tool on Prairie Hill rd. Traffic is advised to avoid area," the alert reads. "Please evacuate...