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Disclosure of chemicals sought after factory fire

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) Bridgeport officials are calling for more disclosure of industrial chemicals following the release of chemicals in a factory fire.

The Connecticut Post reports Councilwomen Lydia Martinez and Milta Feliciano, who represent the area, said they had no information.

The fire that burned for hours from Sept. 11 to Sept. 12 also may have exposed problems in life-saving information to emergency responders. City officials say firefighters arrived at 6:45 p.m., but did not have necessary information about hazardous substances until about 9:30 p.m.

The five-alarm blaze blew the lids off pigments, fragrance oils, dyes and other materials at the Rowayton Trading Co.

Rowayton's owner did not respond to requests by the newspaper for comment.

An investigation will focus on whether Rowayton shared all information required under state and federal laws.

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