For Curtis Bay residents like Janet Clark, today’s thunderous explosion at the CSX Coal Terminal was terrifying – and only the latest reason to fear and resent the gritty landmark.
Surrounded by mountains of black coal, the tall metal silo routinely emits acrid odors and leaves a coating of particulates on windows, cars and lawn furniture, say residents of this far South Baltimore neighborhood.
For years, the soot and smells emanating from the terminal’s activities at 1910 Benhill Avenue have left them wondering just what harmful substances they inhale on a daily basis.
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