The 2006 Danvers Chemical fire took place at approximately 2:46 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, November 22, 2006. An explosion occurred at the plant of solvent and ink manufacturer CAI Inc., located in the Danversport area of Danvers, Massachusetts, which it shared with paint manufacturer Arnel. The explosion was caught on video by a security camera and was reportedly heard up to 50 miles (80 km) away in southern Maine and New Hampshire. Arnel ceased operations after the blast.