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3 hurt in Cary factory explosion

20 nearby businesses evacuated in Cary

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Several area fire departments were at the scene of an explosion Wednesday at Fox Valley Systems Inc., 640 Industrial Drive in Cary.

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At least one wall was blown out by an explosion Wednesday at Fox Valley Systems Inc. in Cary.

John Starks | Staff Photographer

Several area fire departments were at the scene of an explosion Wednesday afternoon at Fox Valley Systems Inc. in Cary.

John Starks | Staff Photographer

Several fire departments were at the scene of an explosion Wednesday afternoon at Fox Valley Systems Inc. in Cary.

courtesy of ABC 7

Several fire departments were at the scene of an explosion Wednesday afternoon at Fox Valley Systems Inc. in Cary.

courtesy of ABC 7

Several fire departments were at the scene of an explosion Wednesday afternoon at Fox Valley Systems Inc. in Cary.

courtesy of ABC 7

Several fire departments were at the scene of an explosion Wednesday afternoon at Fox Valley Systems Inc. in Cary.

Courtesy of ABC 7

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Multiple explosions at a Cary paint factory Wednesday injured at least three people and prompted the evacuation of more than 20 neighboring businesses. The injured were immediately taken from Fox Valley Systems, Inc., Cary Police Chief Steven Casstevens said, but he did not know the extent of their injuries. They were first taken to Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington but a hospital representative said all had been transferred elsewhere by early evening.

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