GEISMAR, La. (AP) — Two people were injured Thursday after a fire at a chemical plant in Louisiana, officials said.
It happened at the Chevron Renewable Energy Group plant in Geismar, about 66 miles (106 kilometers) west of New Orleans, at around 8:30 a.m., news outlets reported.
“The fire has been contained with the support of local resources and the team is working to safely and methodically shut down the facility. We are extremely grateful to the local responders for their immediate response,” Chevron spokesperson Allison Cook said.
What sparked the fire remains under investigation.
The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed the fire was fully extinguished by about 9:40 a.m., and no off-site impacts were reported. Roads near the plant were temporarily closed but deputies said all have reopened.
A spokesperson with Baton Rouge General Medical Center said one injured worker received what is considered “15% burns” and is listed in serious condition. The other worker received 2% burns and “is in good condition and will be discharged later (Thursday) to continue treatment with outpatient care,” said Meghan Parrish, vice president of communications at Baton Rouge General.
According to officials, the plant was shut down for the day and workers were transported off-site.
2024-12-26 11:511239 view
2024-12-26 11:49157 view
2024-12-26 11:442860 view
2024-12-26 10:49201 view
2024-12-26 10:082544 view
2024-12-26 09:442942 view
HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed on Wednesday after U.S. indexes drifted lower on Tuesday ah
A truck driver has been charged in the death of an Iowa couple after details emerged that he was wat
Supporters of a South Dakota abortion rights initiative submitted far more signatures than required