Kyan Cepin, who now resides in a motel after being displaced by the East Palestine train derailment walks his dog Opal in North Lima, Ohio, Monday, April 3, 2023. About half of East Palestine’s nearly 5,000 residents evacuated when, days after the Feb. 3 derailment, officials decided to burn toxic vinyl chloride from five tanker cars to prevent a catastrophic explosion. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, say they’re still living in limbo almost three months after a fiery Norfolk Southern train derailment blackened the skies and sent residents fleeing. They’re unsure how or whether to move on from the accident and worry what will happen to them and the village to which they’re bound by deep family roots, friendships and affordable homes. About half of the nearly 5,000 residents evacuated when state and local officials decided to burn toxic vinyl chloride from five tanker cars to prevent a catastrophic explosion. Most have returned, though many worry about illnesses and soil, water and air quality. Some are staying away until they’re sure it’s safe. Others aren’t allowed back in their homes because of the ongoing cleanup.