CSX has agreed to remove creosote-treated railroad ties from the Dunnellon area following resident complaints. The railroad ties will be loaded onto 22 rail cars and shipped out of state in a ...

A fire on Feb. 1 destroyed about half of the 100,000 creosote-treated railroad ties stored in Dunnellon. Cleanup efforts include 24/7 security, removal of contaminated soil, and air quality monitoring ...

Thousands of creosote-soaked railroad ties caught fire in Dunnellon, leaving residents to fear for their health and for the impact on the nearby Rainbow River. (Photo via Marion County Fire Rescue) ...

A large stockpile of treated railroad ties caught fire and is burning in Dunnellon in Marion County. Officials warn that the creosote-treated ties may cause heavy, irritating smoke. The fire is ...

MARION COUNTY, Fla. - Though the mayor of Dunnellon said there are no air quality issues after chemically treated railroad ties caught fire Sunday morning, residents remain concerned about breathing ...