NBC13 News
August 16, 2003

Protesters Rally In Opposition To Incinerator; Incinerator Began Destroying Weapons Last Week

POSTED: 4:20 p.m. CDT August 16, 2003
ANNISTON, Ala. -- The fires burning inside the Anniston Army Depot are fueling heated opposition.

Saturday, people opposed to the U.S. Army's decision to start chemical weapons incineration took to the streets to voice their concerns. Civil rights leaders and Anniston residents joined in the march. Many say the Army has not taken all the necessary precautions to protect people living near the incinerator.

"This is absolutely crazy," said protester Rufus Kinney. "It is illegal. It should not be happening, and we want to call public attention to it."

Rockets that have been stored at the depot for 30 years were finally destroyed last weekend. Army officials would not say if any rockets are being burned this weekend.

The incinerator was shut down four times this week so workers could make adjustments to the equipment.