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Nobody hurt in ADM boiler explosion in Peoria

PEORIA — Authorities are working to determine how much damage was done when a boiler exploded at an Archer Daniels Midland plant in Peoria, resulting in a gas leak and fire.

Some residents in Peoria were awakened early Wednesday by a loud rumble followed by sirens. Authorities in Peoria County say ADM reported the boiler explosion at about 3:40 a.m.

No injuries were reported.

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