Rouen residents left dazed, confused and buying masks after chemical plant fire A week after a spectacular blaze at the Lubrizol chemical plant, many residents of Rouen remain shocked and concerned over the implications for their health and their lifestyle. One pharmacy alone has sold in excess of 400 face masks in the past week. Other residents, meanwhile, believe the "accident", which has caused nausea, sore throats and itchy eyes among residents, is nothing compared to the days of old when Rouen was far more polluted. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES