Erin Brockovich warns Ohio town of dangers after fiery train derailment

Activist Erin Brockovich speaks during a town hall meeting at East Palestine High School concerning the February 3 Norfolk Southern freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio (Matt Freed/AP)

Worried residents packed a high school auditorium as activist Erin Brockovich and lawyers warned of long-term health and environmental dangers from chemicals released after a fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Brooke Hofmeister, a mother of two young children, said she feared for their health and felt worse than before about the situation after hearing the presentation.