The operators of a chemical plant in Crosby, Texas, affected by the floodwaters of Hurricane Harvey said Thursday that two explosions rocked the facility in the early morning hours.
Arkema, Inc., which runs the plant 25 miles northeast of Houston, said in a release they were notified of two explosions and black smoke at the site by Harris County Emergency Operations at about 2 a.m. local time. They added there was a risk of further explosions at the facility.
The company explained that despite following their hurricane preparation plan and setting up an evacuation zone in an area 1.5 miles from the plant,...
Arkema, Inc., which runs the plant 25 miles northeast of Houston, said in a release they were notified of two explosions and black smoke at the site by Harris County Emergency Operations at about 2 a.m. local time. They added there was a risk of further explosions at the facility.
The company explained that despite following their hurricane preparation plan and setting up an evacuation zone in an area 1.5 miles from the plant,...
- 8/31/2017
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
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