As the sun rises over the village of East Palestine on Wednesday, there is still no answer to resident’s question: “When can I go back to my home or business?”

Investigators looking into the chemical train crash and fire of last Friday said at a press briefing late Tuesday that they are still monitoring air quality and are evaluating that data before ordering an end to the mandatory evacuation zone around the crash site.

Officials expect to hold another briefing on Wednesday.  21 News will report the time and location of that briefing as soon as it is announced.

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According to the Columbiana County Emergency Management Agency, fire broke out on a hopper car as it was being moved off the track. The EMA says it was quickly extinguished and posed no threat.  Air quality testing showed that nothing hazardous was burning, according to the EMA.

While East Palestine Schools announced earlier that they would remain closed for the rest of the the week,  Crestview and Springfield Local Schools will resume classes on Wednesday after taking Tuesday off as a precautionary measure.

The Columbiana County Emergency Management Agency has opened a hotline to assist residents with rumor questions. The number, 330-424-7139, will be maned 8-6 daily until needed.

Since a portion of the evacuation zone encompasses part of Darlington Township in Pennsylvania, Beaver County has opened a Public Inquiry phone line. That number is 724-773-6767.

The Norfolk Southern railroad announced to customers that it is trying to work around the loss of the rail line through East Palestine while cleanup efforts continue.

Alternate routes are being used to minimize shipment and availability delays.

The routes are adding travel time and customers should expect delays of at least 24 hours on shipments moving between Cleveland and the Northeast via Pittsburgh, PA.

Norfolk Southern says it has no estimate on when service will be returned to the route.