(CBS) -- A large fire broke out in Whiting, Indiana, Monday afternoon, and damaged seven different homes. The Whiting Fire Department was called for a fire at 1824 Oliver St. at 4:06 p.m. The fire ...

While local officials in Whiting assure the neighbors everything is safe, they also agree communication could be better.

A supply line leak Thursday morning at the BP plant in Whiting is causing a foul odor. According to the fire department, BP is aware of odors coming from an underground small supply line.