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The fire was in Richmond in Wayne County, 70 miles (112.6 kms) east of the US state of Indianapolis
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Indiana State Police spokesperson confirmed that the blaze was at the former Hoffco factory, which closed in 2009
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Authorities have asked the residents who reside within 1 km radius of the factory to evacuate immediately
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People outside that radius who live downwind of the fire were advised to keep windows closed and pets inside
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The evacuation order may be expanded if the wind blows the smoke in different directions as per experts
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Burning plastic releases toxic gases such as dioxins, furans, mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls
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These gases pose a threat to vegetation, and to human and animal health, according to the U.N. officials
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