An enormous explosion shook a chemical plant in Geismer, Louisiana just south of Baton Rouge on Wednesday. The blast was followed by a huge fire. Fatality numbers are unconfirmed, bit it is likely they are “very high” according to authorities.
Emergency crews are on the scene, and have reported injuries. A hazardous materials team has also been dispatched to the fire.
Williams Olefins, who owned the plant, are involved in the production of plastics with clients in the petrochemicals industry. The facility annually produces approximately 1.3 billion pounds of ethylene and 90 million pounds of polymer grade propylene.
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